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Molecular Diagnostic Testing Lab Solutions

90 Days to Molecular Testing Lab:
PGx, CGx, and Infectious Disease Lab Startups

Our Molecular Lab Testing Services Program is an easy and cost-effective way to start a new molecular testing laboratory or add molecular testing to your existing lab. Our flexible pricing models are tailored to your lab’s needs.

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Want to Start a Molecular Testing Lab?

By being the nation’s leading medical laboratory consulting firm, Lighthouse Lab Services has the molecular lab consulting expertise to get your laboratory up and running in as little as 90 days.

Starting a molecular testing laboratory can be challenging, so we’ve designed our lab startup procedures to make this process easier and more efficient using our proven step-by-step method that will take you from concept to completion, including instrument procurement and installation.

Learn more about our six-step startup process:

Molecular Lab Consulting Solutions

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Pharmacogenomics

Discover better methods when utilizing drugs to manage heart disease, cancer, asthma, depression, and more.

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Cancer Genomics

Analyzing genetic variants in patients’ DNA to detect an increased risk of Hereditary Cancer.

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Infectious Disease

Panels are available in different formats to suit your laboratory’s needs and including Wound, UTI, STI, GI, Respiratory, Women’s Health, and ABR. Learn More.

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Liquid Biopsy

Bring new Liquid Biopsy tests to market quickly through clinical validation as an LDT, even while FDA approval is being pursued.

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The global molecular diagnostics market size was estimated at USD 25.75 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.97% from 2025 to 2030.
According to GrandView Research

January 2025

Already Have a Clinical Lab? Add a Molecular Testing Line!

Add molecular lab testing lines quickly and cost-efficiently with our Molecular Program Services! Choose from our list of test validations below:

 

  • Cancer Genetics CGx
  • Pharmacogenomics PGx
  • Wound + Antibiotic Resistance Marker (ABR)
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) + ABR
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
  • Respiratory – Includes SARS-CoV-2 (RPP)
  • Gastrointestinal (GI)
  • Nail/Fungal
  • Women’s Health
  • COVID-19
  • Antibiotic Resistance Marker (ABR) – Standalone
  • Influenza A/B and/or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) A/B testing

What’s Included with Our Molecular Testing Lab Program Services

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All-Inclusive Molecular Consulting

Add PGx, CGx, or Infectious Disease testing with our all-inclusive Molecular Program. Includes molecular lab equipment recommendations, LDTs (lab-developed tests), validation, compliance help, and more. Get access to our consulting and technical teams, including PhDs.

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Qualified Professionals

Place qualified Molecular Laboratory Science professionals in your lab who meet industry standards, including Molecular Technologists, Genetic Counselors, Geneticists, Bioinformatics Analysts, and Molecular Pathologists (PhD, MD).

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Sample Procurement + Reimbursement Guidance

Build your custom plan to procure in-network specimens/samples and increase your reimbursement rate while operating in a favorable MAC.

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Lab Startup Financing Options

Finance the launch of molecular testing in your laboratory with low up-front cost and customized options, whether you’re funding your own lab, are setting up a molecular reference lab, or are one of many molecular lab partners.

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Medical Laboratory Director

We provide Medical laboratory directors, credentialled specifically for molecular lab services, to oversee the lab.

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Operational Set Up

Get a best-in-class molecular LIMS with ready-to-use workflows, streamlined report delivery, and external sales portals and be set up for success from the start!

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Get Lab Instrument Services For Your Molecular Testing Laboratory

Utilize the lab instrument knowledge and technical expertise of our team of service engineers and application scientists. On average, our team members possess more than 20 years of industry experience, including with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). 

Service Engineers

  • Certified engineers.
  • Trained for subcomponent diagnostics and repairs.
  • Equipped with all necessary diagnostic, maintenance, and repair tools.

Application Scientists

  • Provide training on and validation for industry-specific methods.
  • Experienced in method development to meet the needs of mature and emerging applications.

Thought Leadership and Webinars

Key Considerations When Commercializing a Lab Test

Reimbursement and Billing for Molecular & Genetic Testing

Is My Lab Test Impacted by New FDA Rules for LDTs?

“We love Lighthouse. Incredible support. Great account management. Superior technical support. We all talk about how great it has been to work with [Lighthouse]. We cannot say enough positive about the company. “

R. Scott LaNeve, General Manager, Drugscan, Inc.

“My lab just finished the validation of a Turn-Key Covid-19 lab using Lighthouse Lab Services. We had a great experience and are looking forward to future projects as we grow. They assisted with everything from finding equipment, supplies, validation and training. I highly recommended them.”

Ameritech Diagnostic Labs

“We are all impressed with the work that Lighthouse Lab Services does to help the clinical laboratory community… We have been working tirelessly over the last year tackling all of the complexities involved in starting up a clinical lab from scratch… We are… overjoyed to have [a lab director] onboard via Lighthouse.”

Christine Barnard, Founder & CEO, Atlas Quality Assurance Laboratories

“I want to commend your team (again) for being such great partners. Your service levels have been the best of any of our Covid suppliers – instrumentation, supplies, and/or reagents. We are grateful we found Lighthouse and look forward to working together.”

Consulting & Covid Assay Client

“We hired a MLT and Lab Director thanks to Lighthouse and everything has been smooth sailing. They are both knowledgeable, thorough, professional and have helped our practice tremendously. Thank you again Lighthouse for matching us perfectly.”

Jeremy

“Impressive Team and always ready to serve!”

Shea Harrelson, Vikor Scientific

“Lighthouse is professional, responsive, and has always provided quality candidates.”

Charlene

“It’s my pleasure working with Lighthouse on recruiting our Lab Director. [Candidates]…spoke highly of your company. They trust the quality service and the transparency your team has provided them. We can certainly understand why we feel the same way about your knowledge in the lab field and Lighthouse Lab Services putting the clients’ interest at heart.”

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