Services
Online Inquiry

For research use only. Not intended for any clinical use.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Non-Human Primate (NHP) Sample Custom Longitudinal & Repeat Collection Service

Accelerate Your Drug Discovery Process! Are you currently facing challenges with preclinical research, such as a lack of dynamic data, high variability in results, or the inability to track disease progression in real time? Creative Biolabs' Custom Non-Human Primate (NHP) Longitudinal & Repeat Sample Collection Services help you overcome these hurdles and generate high-quality, reproducible data. We achieve this by providing consistent, time-series biological samples from a single, well-characterized NHP cohort, offering a more complete view of a compound's effects over time.

Overview of Our Service

NHPs are a cornerstone of modern biomedical research due to their close genetic, physiological, and immunological similarities to humans. This makes them indispensable models for studying complex human diseases, evaluating novel therapeutics, and developing vaccines. By utilizing NHPs, researchers can bridge the gap between in vitro studies and human clinical trials with a higher degree of predictive accuracy.

What Is Our Service?

Our Custom Non-Human Primate Longitudinal & Repeat Sample Collection Service is a comprehensive offering that provides consistent, time-series biological samples from a single, well-characterized NHP cohort. This approach moves beyond static data snapshots, allowing for dynamic tracking of biomarkers and disease progression. Here are a few key application scenarios for our services:

  • Oncology Research: Tracking the efficacy of a novel cancer therapeutic by monitoring circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and other biomarkers in blood samples over several months.
  • Neuroscience Studies: Analyzing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples collected at various time points to monitor the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Infectious Disease & Vaccine Development: Evaluating a vaccine's long-term effectiveness by measuring antibody titers and immune cell responses in blood samples at pre-defined intervals.

Why Choose Us?

Traditional preclinical studies often rely on single-point sampling from different animals, which can introduce significant biological and procedural variability. Our longitudinal approach directly addresses this by providing a controlled, time-series dataset from a consistent cohort.

  • From Variability to Reliability: By using the same animals as their own controls, we minimize biological variability, leading to more reliable and statistically significant results.
  • From Limited Data to Comprehensive Insights: Our ability to collect multiple sample types (blood, serum, plasma) over time provides a rich, multi-dimensional dataset that is crucial for in-depth analysis of disease and treatment effects.
  • From High Cost to Enhanced Efficiency: Our services align with the 3Rs (Replace, Reduce, Refine) of animal research, reducing the overall number of animals required for a study and providing a valuable, long-term bioresource for future projects, saving you time and money.

cCMV transmission in a CD4+ T cell-depleted and immunocompetent rhesus macaque (M. mulatta) NHP model. (OA Literature)Fig.1 cCMV transmission in a rhesus macaque model with CD4+ T cell depletion and intact immune competence.1

Key Benefits of Our Service

Creative Biolabs Custom NHP Longitudinal & Repeat sample Collection Services are distinguished by several key advantages that translate directly into value for your project. Our commitment to response speed ensures that study protocols are finalized and initiated promptly, allowing you to stay on schedule.

  • Rapid Response: Creative Biolabs ensures that study protocols are finalized and initiated quickly to keep your project on schedule.
  • Superior NHP Resources: Creative Biolabs offers access to a specialized, well-characterized NHP colony, including Cynomolgus, Rhesus, Marmoset, and African Green Monkey.
  • Full Customization: We provide unparalleled customization to tailor sampling regimens to your project's unique needs.
  • Sample Integrity: Rigorous protocols are in place to ensure high pass rates for sample quality and usability.

How Creative Biolabs' Services Can Assist Your Project?

Creative Biolabs' service provides a robust solution for preclinical research, enabling the collection of dynamic, time-series data from a single NHP cohort. This approach allows for the dynamic tracking of disease progression, the evaluation of therapeutic efficacy, and the identification of subtle biomarkers that would be missed in a single-point study.

01

Required Starting Materials

02

Initial Consultation & Protocol Design

03

Cohort Selection & Conditioning

04

Sample Collection & Processing

05

Secure Biobanking & Inventory Management

06

Sample Distribution & Data Delivery

Key Deliverables

Upon project completion, you will receive a comprehensive package of materials to support your research, including:

  • Comprehensive Lab Reports detailing all collection events and associated animal health data.
  • Final Project Summary, outlining the complete study and all collected samples.
  • High-Quality, Preserved Biological Samples, ready for your downstream analysis.

Capabilities & Partnerships

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our robust capabilities and strong partnerships.

Specific Data:

  • Annual Sample Size: Over 50,000 samples collected annually.
  • Turnaround Time (TAT) for initial processing: Within 24 hours of collection.
  • Sample Integrity Pass Rate: >99% based on published data and internal quality control. Partner Institutions

Logos of Partner Institutions:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why should I choose longitudinal sampling over traditional single-point studies?
A: Longitudinal sampling from a single, consistent cohort minimizes biological variability, giving you more reliable and reproducible data. It also allows you to track subtle changes over time, providing a more complete picture of disease progression or treatment response. This can lead to more insightful findings and a more efficient use of resources.
Q: How do you ensure the ethical treatment and welfare of the NHPs?
A: All NHPs are cared for under strict welfare protocols, with anesthesia or minimally invasive methods used to minimize discomfort. We follow internationally recognized animal welfare principles, ensuring specimens are obtained responsibly while reducing the overall number of animals needed.
Q: Can you customize the sampling protocol to fit my specific research needs?
A: Absolutely. Our services are fully customizable. We will work with your team to design a protocol that specifies the exact sample types, volumes, collection frequencies, and analysis methods required for your study.
Q: What measures do you take to ensure sample quality and data integrity?
A: We follow rigorous international biobanking standards. This includes using standardized SOPs for collection and processing, storing samples in a state-of-the-art biobank with controlled temperature and environmental conditions.
Q: How can I be sure that the data from your service will be compatible with my downstream analysis?
A: Our team will consult with you during the protocol design phase to ensure that all samples are collected and prepared in a way that is fully compatible with your planned downstream analysis, whether it's for proteomics, genomics, or advanced diagnostics like liquid biopsy.

Contact Us

At Creative Biolabs, we believe that high-quality, reproducible data is the foundation of scientific breakthrough. Our Custom Non-Human Primate Longitudinal & Repeat Sample Collection Services provide you with the dynamic insights needed to accelerate your research and bring new therapies to market. For a detailed discussion on how our services can be tailored to meet your unique project requirements and to request a quote, please reach out to our team today. We look forward to partnering with you.

Reference

  1. Li, Miranda, et al. "Non-human primate models to investigate mechanisms of infection-associated fetal and pediatric injury, teratogenesis and stillbirth." Frontiers in genetics 12 (2021). Distributed under Open Access license CC BY 4.0, without modification. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2021.680342
Cart
Cart