Direct-from-Patient (Samples)

Adding a direct-to/from-patient (DTP/DFP) methodology to clinical trials has several benefits – including expedited patient recruitment and increased patient retention. Getting clinical trial materials to participants at home, however, is just the first step. Like any trial, the timely collection and testing of patient samples is critical. That’s why samples must be picked up from patients and delivered to central or specialty labs within a specific timeframe – often in coordination with a home health nurse collecting samples. Biological samples are also temperature sensitive and often require an understanding of dangerous goods and customs regulations expertise to ensure the proper classification, packaging and labeling. With 40 years of experience in clinical trial management – including DTP/DFP – QuickSTAT’s logistics experts will ensure the integrity of your samples is maintained from beginning to end.