Clinical Laboratory Services Offered By CRO’s
To define in elementary term, a clinical laboratory is one where tests are conducted on medical specimens to gather relevant information concerning the patient’s health pertaining to the treatment, diagnosis and disease prevention. The distribution of these laboratories in medical institutions differs from one place to the other. For instance, in case of microbiology, certain health facilities have single laboratory for microbiology, where as others might have a separate lab for every unit.
In most CRO’s Clinical laboratory technicians play an essential role in the diagnosis and prevention of disease and drug development. They work under the direction of a lab manager, medical technologist or a physician and conduct tests on a wide range of samples. They also sanitize and set up laboratories, match blood compatibility for transfusions, collect blood samples, prepare specimens, analyze fluid chemical content, examine immune system elements and many others. The technicians are generally expected to work with sophisticated devices that include cell counters, automated analyzers and microscopes. These equipments are used to spot bacteria, parasites and other microorganisms.
Clinical laboratory services in eminent CRO’s include a Central laboratory and acts as the base of numerous studies and medical researches certified by NABL and CAP. It takes part in numerous testing programs with international and national labs to retain high standards in quality control and regulatory compliance services. They have state-of-the-art infrastructure and impeccable logistics. This apart, the most essential element of a clinical laboratory is its experienced and well trained technicians who are supported by new age technology that comprises the latest Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This is used for online data transfer and assures lesser turnaround time and offers high levels of quality and consistency.
Apart from the above mentioned features, a clinical laboratory is also geared up to conduct a wide range of investigations that are as follows:-
- Hematology
- Biochemistry
- Serology
- Urine Analysis
- Capabilities for other tests
In addition to this, renowned CRO’s in India have clinical laboratories that form the core of phase i studies that include the following:-
- First-in-human
- Single Ascending Dose studies
- Multiple Ascending Dose studies
- New Chemical Entities
- Dose Escalating studies
These CRO’s provides specialized services Phase I Studies, such as First-in-Man for new chemical entities and new biological entities. This apart, they also provide services for a wide selection of clinical pharmacology that comprises Proof of Mechanism & Proof of Concept, Food Effect, , Drug Interaction studies, TQTc studies, Pharmacokinetic / Pharmacodynamic studies, Special Population studies and other exploratory studies for multiple biomarkers.
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