Understanding Assays: Essential Tools in Clinical Trials
Assays are pivotal in clinical trials, providing the necessary data to ensure research accuracy and reliability. At Colibri Scientific, we support the crucial preparatory and operational aspects that make accurate assays possible.
What Are Assays?
Assays are analytical procedures that measure a target entity’s presence, amount, or activity, such as a drug, protein, or cell. They are fundamental in clinical trials for validating the effectiveness and safety of new treatments. While we do not conduct assays directly, we ensure that all samples are meticulously prepared and managed, providing a solid foundation for accurate and reliable assay results. Learn more about bioanalysis in clinical trials.
Types of Assays
There are various types of assays, each serving a specific purpose in clinical trials:
- Bioassays: Measure the biological activity of a substance. These are essential for understanding how a drug interacts with biological systems. We ensure that samples for bioassays are correctly processed and stored, maintaining their integrity for precise testing.
- Immunoassays: Detect and quantify specific proteins or antigens. These assays require sensitive samples, and our sample handling protocols at Colibri Scientific ensure that the samples retain their sensitivity throughout the trial. For secure sample transport, consider using our UN3373 P650-compliant shipping pack, which meets rigorous safety standards.
- Cell-Based Assays: Assess the effects of a substance on living cells. Proper sample preparation is crucial for these assays, and our team is adept at preparing samples that yield reliable cell-based assay results.
Importance of Assays in Clinical Trials
Accurate assays are crucial for the success of clinical trials. They provide the data needed to make informed decisions about the efficacy and safety of a new treatment. At Colibri Scientific, our expertise in sample operations and bioanalysis ensures that your samples are handled with the utmost care, supporting the generation of accurate assay data.
Colibri Scientific’s Assay Support Services
We offer a range of services that support the assay process in clinical trials:
- Sample Processing: Ensures that your samples are handled with precision and care. Proper processing is vital for minimising the effects of preanalytical variables and maintaining the integrity of your specimens, which directly impacts the reliability of assay results. Learn more about our sample processing services.
- Sample Storage: Provides secure, temperature-controlled environments for your samples, preserving their stability and viability over time. Explore our sample storage solutions.
- Bioanalysis Management: Offers comprehensive management of bioanalytical analysis and processes, ensuring meticulous data handling from initial sample analysis to final data reporting. Discover our bioanalysis management services.
Our team of experts is dedicated to providing reliable and efficient solutions and ensuring that the highest-quality sample management practices support your clinical trials.
Understanding the role of assays in clinical trials is essential for conducting accurate and reliable research. With Colibri Scientific’s comprehensive support services, you can ensure the success of your clinical trials. Our commitment to quality and precision in sample management makes us the ideal partner for your research needs. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your research needs. Let Colibri Scientific be your trusted partner in advancing clinical research.