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Global Sample Logistics

35 Years of Expertise in Cost-Effective Global Sample Logistics

Efficient and reliable sample logistics are critical for the success of your international clinical trials. At GBA Group, we understand that the safe, timely, and secure transport of biological specimens is a cornerstone of successful research outcomes. With our expertise in international sample transportation, we ensure that your valuable samples reach their destination - whether it's across the globe or just a few miles away - safely, on time, and in perfect condition.

Why partner with us?

Global Reach – With extensive experience in coordinating shipments across continents, GBA Group has built a robust global network capable of navigating complex international logistics requirements. No matter where your trial sites are located, we have the infrastructure and expertise to ensure your specimens are delivered efficiently.
Regulatory Compliance – We prioritize regulatory compliance at every stage of the logistics process. Our services adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), and IATA regulations, ensuring that your samples are transported in accordance with the highest standards of safety and quality.
End-to-End Tracking – Transparency and real-time information are key. Our end-to-end tracking system provides you with full visibility into your shipments, allowing you to monitor progress at every stage of the journey. You can be confident that you will always know the status of your valuable biological samples.

Temperature-Controlled Solutions – We offer a range of temperature-controlled solutions to maintain the integrity of your samples throughout transit. Whether your specimens require ambient, refrigerated, or frozen conditions, we ensure they are transported under the exact conditions required for their preservation and analysis.
Tailor-Made & Cost-Effective Solutions – At GBA Group, we understand that every clinical trial is unique. That's why we provide customized logistics strategies to fit your specific trial requirements and budget. Our flexible solutions are designed to minimize costs while ensuring the reliability and speed of sample transportation.

Sophisticated specimen retention

The GBA Group has created a sophisticated specimen retention and retrieval system, which provides comprehensive information on each sample. It ensures accurate tracking and enables instant access whenever additional or re-testing is necessary.

Besides the storage of specimens the GBA Group offers aliquoting or pseudonymization services for your specimens. Two dimensional datamatrix barcodes enable the tracking of each individual aliquot.

Thereby, national and international requirements on the privacy, the documentation and the traceability are met.

After completion of the analytical process, specimens are stored frozen as long as the client requests. Specimens are disposed only on the client’s written confirmation.

Specimen Storage

The GBA Group offers long term storage of different specimen types under certain storage conditions, from liquid nitrogen (-196°C) and -80°C to + 37°C. Temperature monitoring, automated alerts and backup equipments safeguard your samples. Each specimen is tracked individually from accessioning to shipment or disposal. Our sophisticated storage system guarantees a 24h sample retrieval time from request until shipment.

Specimen for third parties

The GBA Group offers the retrieval, handling, storage and transportation of specimens to be analyzed by a referral laboratory, e.g. for pharmacokinetic or molecular assays. The GBA Group has established special procedures for the management of genetic samples including a reliable double coding step to ensure full compliance with data privacy rules.