Clinical Trial Support Services | Charles River

central laboratory services 

Charles River Central Laboratory staff support every phase of clinical development, conducting all studies according to GCP. In addition to participating in external quality control programs, our laboratories have established strict internal quality guidelines. A CFR Part 11 compliant Laboratory Management Information System (LIMS) ensures control of all aspects of analytical and reporting procedures.

Analytical Services

  • Clinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and coagulation studies
  • Immunology - automated and standard ELISA and chemiluminescence
  • Flow cytometry
  • Method development and validation services
  • Drugs of abuse screening
  • Hemocompatibility studies


Clinical Trial Management Services

  • Dedicated project manager
  • Tailored preparation of investigator manuals,  laboratory kits, including shipping containers, sample storage tubes and related shipping documents
  • Organization of logistics in collaboration with both bulk and specialist couriers
  • Monitored freezer space for short and long term sample storage
  • Validated LIMS system for electronic logging and tracking of samples, scheduling laboratory activities, and flexible reporting procedures
  • Rapid data access by fax, email, and client dedicated portals
  • Expert scientific advice


Our services include safety screening of volunteers and patients prior to study entry, plus monitoring safety and efficacy during the study by routine analysis and specific biomarkers. Extensive use of automated systems allow for rapid turnaround of data, enabling clinicians to make prompt judgment on the safety of treatments.

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For more information, contact us at:

1.877.CRIVER.1 (1.877.274.8371)
askcharlesriver@crl.com

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