LABORATORY CONSULTING SERVICES

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Our Full Suite of Consulting Solutions

We’re passionate about helping lab startups get off the ground efficiently and successfully. We provide a large array of services to simplify the process, giving you all the help you need, regardless of where you are in the process. Through our network, we’ll be able to answer all your questions and get everything down to the last detail finalized so that your lab can run smoothly without setbacks. To learn more, browse through each of our available services below.

APPLICATION PROCESSING

Laboratory applications can be long and confusing. If they’re not completed correctly, they can cause your lab significant delays and major losses in reimbursement. Our team of experts can take care of your applications for you.

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LABORATORY BUILDOUT + DESIGN

Our team will work with your contractors and instrument manufacturers to design a laboratory with optimal workflow and maximum efficiency. We consider every detail and make sure you’re happy every step of the way.

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TEST MENU CREATION

Our laboratory technical consultants are experienced in helping startups establish test menus and their necessary components. We ensure you have a test menu you’re equipped to carry out and will discuss how test complexity affects personnel requirement.

INSTRUMENT + SUPPLY SELECTION

We’ll work closely with you to determine what equipment, reagent, and supplies your lab needs, advising you on making sound decisions about what your lab personnel will need without racking up unnecessary expenses.

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METHOD DEVELOPMENT + VALIDATION

Having solid testing methods established early on in your startup can be the difference between a lab’s failure or success. Our technical staff can help you develop appropriate and cost-effective testing methods.

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ON-GOING CONSULTING + SUPPORT

We provide on-going consulting and support with a monthly retainer fee. Our team is accessible five days a week to be on-call to answer your questions. We provide technical support and troubleshooting, discussion of test menu and product development – or anything you would like to discuss. We want your lab to be successful.

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WRITING SOPs

Good SOPs are the most important part of a successful lab. We can write both technical and general Standard Operating Procedures as well as Quality Management plans. We make sure SOPs are compliant with applicable CLIA, CAP, COLA, Joint Commission & State documentation requirements.

STAFFING + RECRUITING

We have access to over 140,000 experienced clinical laboratory professionals. Whether you are looking for assistance filling a critical position in your lab or you’re looking to have your lab completely staffed and operated, we can help.

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LABORATORY DIRECTOR SERVICES

We currently supply part-time lab directors to over 120 high-complexity CLIA-accredited labs nationwide. This service is invaluable for small labs and startups seeking help with complex monthly reports required for state and federal regulatory compliance.

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INSPECTION PREPARATION

Our cost-effective lab inspections will identify potential issues prior to a federal inspection and also serve as due-diligence inspections for those seeking to purchase an existing clinical lab. These issues can be isolated and addressed before your upcoming CLIA, COLA, or CAP inspection.

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Laboratory regulations vary from state to state. The application process, facility regulations, and staffing requirements in your state may be different than CLIA regulations. Our high complexity lab directors ensure your facility, staff, testing and technical operations on CLIA, COLA, CAP, and State regulations compliance.

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TRAINING

Our technical team can implement training for software, operating instruments, toxicology data review, lab management, and more. Training can be on-site (at your location), remote (online) or at our location in our training center.

Specialty Consulting Services

In-Network Solutions

Are you finding it difficult to get reimbursed for the work you are doing in your lab? We’ll partner you with a laboratory that holds in-network status with the insurance companies from which you are struggling to receive reimbursement.

Direct-To-Consumer

A wider variety of clinical laboratory testing is being offered DTC (Direct to Consumer). This growing trend comes with a complicated compliance landscape. We’ll assist you in navigating challenges regarding consumer specimen collection, variance in regulation between states, the necessity of physician orders and appropriate delivery of critical results.

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Commercialization

We have successfully helped laboratories take scientific discoveries from research use only (RUO) status and helped them to enter the commercial clinical diagnostic space.

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Six-Step Turnkey Startup Process.

Our six-step turnkey startup process provides consulting help from start to finish for new laboratory startups. Our clients start faster and more efficient than the competition. View our process below.

Turnkey Startup Process

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800-838-0602 / start@lighthouselabservices.com