C L I N I C A L   T R I A L S
 
ACT Infrastructure
  The reference laboratory and its support systems are located in Pretoria, within easy access of the International Airport and other countrywide transport and communication infrastructures. In addition, we are supported by an extensive internal logistical infrastructure to ensure suitable turn-around-times and service requirements of clients are met and exceeded.
   
  We have participated in global studies and have been exposed to external sponsor audits.
   
Clinical Trial Management
  Project Management:
Trial set-up, administered by the trial coordination manager, assisted by a team of experts in various fields.
Dedicated Project Coordination Team designated per trial.
Custom designed visit and site-specific Request Notes and Laboratory Kits.
Protocol specific Investigator Instruction Manuals.
Investigator meeting presentations.
On-site investigator training available upon request.
Courier consultation for custom designed specimen transport.
Validation of patient demographic data.
Satellite Laboratory training.
Trial specific Standard Operating Procedures.
Long-term storage of all study documentation (15 years minimum).
   
  Specimen Management:
Countrywide internal / external courier system available for specimen transport.
Timeous delivery of specimens to countrywide laboratories.
Long-term frozen specimen, PK and isolate storage: -20°C or ultra-freezing.
 
  Result reporting and data transfer:
Validated LIS system is used for all laboratory testing and result reporting.
Telephone, fax and hard copy reporting per client specification.
Reporting of abnormal results and exclusions per client specification.
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