Expert Toxicology Lab & Drug Testing Laboratory Solutions
Comprehensive Toxicology Lab Startup, Consulting and Validations Solutions
Whether you are starting a toxicology lab or expanding your test menu with drug testing, we offer expert toxicology lab startup, management and consulting services.
Our mission is to help healthcare providers establish and manage CLIA-certified, physician-owned toxicology laboratories, equipped with cutting-edge LC-MS technology, to optimize patient care and operational efficiency.
Ready to Start Your Toxicology Lab?
Starting a toxicology lab requires navigating complex regulatory bodies such as CLIA, COLA, and CAP, as well as adhering to both state and federal guidelines. You’ll also need to ensure the appointment of a qualified laboratory director, along with meeting all the other requirements mandated by CLIA.
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we provide expert toxicology lab consulting to guide you through every phase of the startup process. Whether you need assistance with staffing, regulatory compliance, lab equipment selection, or software solutions, we act as your trusted partner. Our tailored services can help minimize capital expenses while swiftly establishing your in-house lab, so you can be fully operational in as little as 90 days.
Drug Screening Solutions
Analyzers
Consumables
Reagents, Calibrators & Controls
Specimen Validity Tests
Why Bring Toxicology Lab Testing In-House?
Incorporating toxicology lab testing within your own practice is an effective way to enhance both the quality of care and operational efficiency. By starting a toxicology lab in-house, you gain faster turnaround times, a better patient experience, and the ability to keep more of the revenue currently lost to external reference labs. Lighthouse Lab Service’s expert toxicology lab consulting ensures that the transition to in-house testing is smooth and cost-effective, enabling your practice to offer comprehensive toxicology testing with increased control over quality and profitability.
Recapture lost revenue
Faster turnaround times
Improve patient care
Robust panel of analytes
More physician control
Improve payer relations
We Offer:
End-to-end services from initial paperwork to method and instrument validation
LC-MS instrumentation, installation, training, and workflow development
Laboratory Information System (LIS) software and web-based portal
Laboratory tech and quality director sourcing, training, and placement
Get Started with Your Physician Office Toxicology Laboratory
Our program which is built on a foundation of regulatory compliance and testing accuracy is designed to help you build and operate a successful lab for years to come. And even better, our per-sample model can accurately project your monthly expenses in advance so that you don’t have any unwanted financial surprises.
Contact us today and have one of our experts build a pro forma for your practice – no cost, and no commitment
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How Our Toxicology Lab Consulting Helps with Method Validations
With extensive experience building over 150 toxicology labs, Lighthouse Lab Service’s team of expert toxicologists brings invaluable knowledge of runtime, compliance, instrumentation needs, sample throughput, and reimbursement strategies. Our cost-effective approach to method validation covers most analytes requested by physicians, enabling you to offer a full spectrum of toxicology testing.
Our expert toxicology lab consulting team will work closely with you to design a custom testing method tailored to your specific test menu. This approach allows your lab to perform a wide range of toxicology lab tests on top instruments such as Sciex, Agilent, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Shimadzu. With our guidance, you can develop specialized panels that test for over 100 drugs and analytes, giving your lab the flexibility to meet diverse testing needs and improve patient care.
Our Ph.D.-level laboratory directors, specialists in high-complexity toxicology labs, will be on-site to oversee method development and ensure the highest standards of quality. In addition to method development, we provide comprehensive staff training on critical processes such as LC-MS instrumentation, sample preparation, data interpretation, and certifying reports. This hands-on training empowers your team to efficiently operate and maintain your toxicology lab while ensuring accurate and reliable test results.
We take the guesswork out of method validation by providing a structured validation plan for your technical staff. Our consulting team remotely writes the validation summary, detailing the results and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Once the initial test is completed, we support your team by supplying the necessary resources and guidance to finish running validation samples, setting the stage for a fully compliant and operational toxicology lab.
Our experienced scientists will collaborate directly with your technical staff to perform and document Correlation Studies and Specimen Stability Studies, which are critical studies are essential for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of your testing methods. Our tailored toxicology lab consulting services ensure that your laboratory complies with best practices and regulatory standards while providing precise, actionable test results.