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Large volume dry shipper containers are commonly used in Life Science applications to ship large collections of biological material that need to be maintained at cryogenic temperatures. These specially designed containers utilize liquid nitrogen to keep samples cold, while special absorbent medium helps prevent liquid nitrogen outflow. This feature helps maintain biological sample integrity while ensuring the safety of both users and transporters.  

With advances in internet technology, most biological laboratories and businesses now have automated backups for their electronic data. However, many of the same laboratories have all their biological samples and materials stored in the same location, or perhaps split across different freezers in the same building or on the same campus. While using multiple freezers in one location may protect samples if a freezer fails, in the event of a natural disaster or extended power outage, samples may be lost. Similar problems can occur during the transport of precious biological samples or materials; when all important samples are in the same container or truck, however working with an experienced lab relocation specialist, many safeguards are in place. Investigators can work with a sample management company to develop a business continuity and disaster recovery plan to protect their material following an emergency event.

As pharmaceutical and biological research increases, biorepositories are becoming an important component of many research programs. Biorepositories store and catalog biological samples for future use, so it is essential that biorepositories follow current management best-practices and meet stringent regulatory requirements for the handling and use of biological specimens, particularly when human subjects are involved.

Lab chemicals are an essential part of many research laboratories, and chemical transport is often a component of laboratory moving and maintenance. While many chemicals are harmless, some fall into the category of hazardous materials. Legal compliance when relocating potentially hazardous chemicals requires planning, care, and expertise in USDOT regulations.

Reliable cold chain of custody management practices maintain the integrity of your sensitive materials, allowing you to produce consistent, top quality products. Whether you are moving an entire lab or just transporting a few samples, you can rely on our experience, skill and equipment to protect your materials and maintain accountability throughout the cold chain.

Placing a cryogenic sample in dry ice is like dropping an ice cube into boiling water, a temperature differential of around 90°C, coupled with the enhanced convection and conductive when sample tubes are placed directly in contact with dry ice can cause sample temperature to rise quickly. The temperature differential between a cryogenic sample and dry ice is around 90°C.

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The cassette is simple right? It’s an aluminium frame used to protect blood bags and assist in heat transfer during the controlled-rate freeze step of product development. But ensuring you're using standardize sized cassettes and the right equipment for them is key to avoiding risk by swapping product to compatible equipment or risking unwanted temperature cycling. Learn about what Brooks Life Sciences is doing to help you save costs and time!

Moving a lab between facilities can be a stressful and expensive endeavor, especially if not done correctly. The combination of hazardous materials, delicate and often expensive equipment, and irreplaceable frozen samples pose a regulatory and logistical challenge for investigators.