PBMC & BMMC - Cerba Research

Flexibility, Expertise & High-Quality Standards

The usefulness and efficiency of PBMC studies should not be overlooked. The increased use of these immune cells as a promising indicator of drug efficacy in clinical trials as well as the increased convenience of working with samples versus conducting testing makes PBMCs crucial. At Cerba Research we embrace the potential of PBMC activities to maximize impact in clinical research.

To keep up with rising clinical research demand we perform various PBMC activities like isolation from whole blood samples and DNA extraction using advanced technologies and equipment.

PBMC isolation on a global scale
Harmonized SOP/QC and instrumentation
Utilize Density Grade Centrifugation (DCG) with CPT® tubes
For use in immunology, infectious disease, hematological malignancies, vaccine development, transplant therapy, personalized medicine, and toxicology.

Harmonized SOPs on a global scale for PBMCs isolation, cryopreservation, and storage ensuring high viability and recovery

Viability ≥97%

Post collection using CPTtubes , the average viability obtained is 99,3% after 4hrs and 97,9% after 24hrs and 96,8% and 85,5% respectively post-thawing – Internal data

Recovery ≥75%

After thawing the average recovery is 75% – Internal data

PBMC Capability & Expertise

Premium Logistics

∙ Management of sample processing labs
∙ PBMC Personnel Training Program and Certification
∙ Custom sampling kits preparation
∙ Sample tracking and tracing (e.g. guaranteeing a temperature-controlled supply chain and online-sample timelines)
∙ Premium courier transportation in accordance with ADR and IATA regulations

High Quality Standards

∙ All our pre-processing labs are accredited to the relevant local laboratory accreditation standards, which include: CAP, GCP, GLP, ISO17025/15189
∙ Quality control and personnel trainings are monitored on-site to ensure compliance with the processing procedures required by the customer

Extensive Network

∙ 45 processing labs in America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia
∙ Ability to on-board lab partners worldwide

Standardized SOP

∙ Our standard PBMC processing protocol includes Vacutainer® CPT Mononuclear Cell Preparation Tube
∙ Customized upon request Short Turnaround Times
∙ Same-day PBMC isolation 1

1 Turnaround times may vary from one country to another, reflecting possible transportation delays or excessive workloads within the lab.