Bio-Repository
Solutions
Bio-Repository Solutions
Reliable Storage
Validated equipment and a secure storage facility is backed by robust risk-management for 24/7 365 reliability and sample integrity.
Efficient Sample Management
Best-practice sample handling procedures ensure operations are smooth, effective and audit-friendly across sample lifecycles.
Capacity On-Demand
No space? No problem. Ensure your storage needs are always met with our rental solutions for space and equipment.
Equipment & Facilities
View key features of the Bio-Repository facility and selected range of equipment.
Freezers for Biosample Storage
Our freezer range includes:
- Cyrogenic Storage (-140ºC to -150ºC)
- Ultra Low-Temp Storage (-70ºC to -80ºC)
- Freezer Storage (-20ºC to – 40ºC)
Beyond freezers, we can also accommodate:
- Refrigerated Storage (2ºC to 8ºC)
- Ambient Storage (10ºC to 30ºC)
- Air-conditioned warehouse space
24/7 Temperature Monitoring
Our Bio-Repository freezers are fitted with temperature monitors to ensure environmental stability for your samples.
There are pre-set standard upper and lower temperature thresholds. Any out of range incident will immediately trigger an alert to SampleArchive team to ensure sample integrity.
Any unusual incidents will be followed up by post-incident report for internal review and documented accountability.
Regular Equipment Validation
SampleArchive storage equipment are well-serviced and validated periodically to ensure optimal performance, reliable data and sample integrity.
CO2, LN2 & Storage Space Backup
The Bio-Repository facility is ready with secondary backup to support any unplanned incident.
Validated LCO2 backup and storage space backup is available for contingency use.
Secure, Managed Facility
The Bio-Repository facility and storage site is secure and protected from unauthorised access.
Audit-Ready Site & Protocols
The Bio-Repository facility is ever-ready to support site inspection requests.
SampleArchive can provide supporting data, reports and documentation as needed to meet audit requirements as well as comply with audit procedures as needed.
ISO9001 SOP Compliance
All Bio-Repository operations are governed by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that comply with ISO9001.
All incoming receipts and outgoing recalls are properly checked, validated and recorded by the professional SampleArchive team.
Features & Benefits
Collection Service
Supported by our Bio-Conveyance team, we facilitate collection of samples from your site and transport them safely to our Bio-Repository facility.
- Collection from client/partner site.
- Safe conveyancing using SampleArchive Bio-Conveyance.
- Documented safe receipt on arrival at Bio-Repository facility.
Disposal Service
- Established biological disposal SOPs.
- Every disposal is carefully validated, approved and recorded.
- All sample disposals are treated as biohazard waste to only be handled by a NEA-approved service provider.
Recall Service
Retrieving samples from SampleArchive is simple process that can be achieved in a day. This is due to our stringent inventory management practices.
We support ad-hoc requests as well as pre-set recall schedules.
Inventory Management Service
Supported by BIOSTrak software, the Bio-Respository team uses bio-inventory best practices to ensure all your samples are accounted for throughout their lifecycles with a traceable audit data-trail.
- Sample Storage Position is assigned and reflected within inventory system for cherry-pick location and recall.
- Sample Lifecycle Status is coded to every serialised sample.
- Scheduled Activities are tagged to relevant samples within BIOSTrak for traceable audit trail.
Biosample Validation Service
We start with accuracy. Per bio-inventory best practices, SampleArchive ensures all your samples are in good condition and accounted for.
- Data Analysis to ensure each sample is properly tagged with unique ID.
- Quality Check to ensure each sample is well-labelled and in good physical condition. No empty vial or unaccountable item will be placed in to storage.
- Labelling Service including sorting, barcoding, labelling and subsequent data entry and assignation of storage position within inventory system.
Flexible Format
Choose from flexible formats that
best meet your needs.
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Managed by SampleArchive
Our flagship service: We offer a fully-managed Bio-Repository service at our storage facility, where our trained specialists look after your samples across your storage term.
• Short-Term Storage
We work with flexible storage terms that suit you. Short-term storage contracts are available as capacity extensions for your projects, so you can save on poor investments in underutilised owned storage.
• Dedicated Equipment
Have dedicated equipment at the SampleArchive facility designated to the exclusive use and storage of your samples only.
• Long-Term Archival
Long-term storage contracts are welcome.
We can be a long-term facility partner in your sample management ecosystem. Use our extensive capabilities as an extension of your own.
• Shared Equipment
Use shared equipment at the SampleArchive facility for your storage needs to maximise shared economies for best value.
Self-Managed
Bio-Repository
Use our facility as an offsite extension of your own, managed by your own team.
• Short-Term Storage
We work with flexible storage terms that suit you. Short-term storage contracts are available as capacity extensions for your projects, so you can save on poor investments in underutilised owned storage.
• Dedicated Equipment
Have dedicated equipment at the SampleArchive facility designated to the exclusive use and storage of your samples only.
• Long-Term Archival
Long-term storage contracts are welcome.
We can be a long-term facility partner in your sample management ecosystem. Use our extensive capabilities as an extension of your own.
• Shared Equipment
Use shared equipment at the SampleArchive facility for your storage needs to maximise shared economies for best value.
Emergency Response/ Business Continuity Plans
Manage and mitigate your risk with our emergency and contingency solutions. Let SampleArchive support you when you need it most.
• Equipment Leasing
Whether for planned downtime or in unexpected instances of equipment failure, get the right equipment on lease and on-time, delivered to your site.
• Contingency Planning
We help you develop industry-standard, audit-ready business continuity plans that actively mitigate risk, protect sample integrity and provide stakeholder assurance.
• Contingency Support
Call on SampleArchive to deploy our professional sample management teams to support and bolster your staffing resources when you require additional help or expertise in non-routine situations.