Throughout your research journey, we’re dedicated to delivering your science.

Your trusted partner for sample storage and end-to-end sample processing.

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Sample
Processing

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We are able to process tens to thousands of samples per day at high throughput, using automated systems and scalable operations.

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Storage
Solutions

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We have capacity to store over 35 million samples across our temperature-controlled storage options.

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Project & Advisory services

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We will provide you with tailored advice and strategies to enhance the quality and impact of your studies.

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Sample Shipping & Courier

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We can arrange shipping of samples through our own courier or our extensive network of high-quality sample transportation parters.

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UK Biocentre in numbers

We have long standing experience in the life science sector utilising cutting-edge technology, supported by highly experienced personnel, which enables us to successfully process large scale, high capacity studies.

 

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Sites – Our main facility is in Milton Keynes with an additional storage facility in Oxford.

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Square feet – Our purpose-built facility in Milton Keynes is used for the management, processing and analysis of biological samples for biomedical research.

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Million samples – we have sample storage capacity in fully automated -80C stores, manual storage in -80C freezers and -196C liquid nitrogen tanks.

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Million COVID-19 samples processed in 2020/21.

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End-to-end Solutions

We know that the world of scientific research can be complicated. We’ve answered some of the questions that we are often asked to help you on your journey too.

Sample Processing

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide end-to-end solutions, from sample collection through to processing, analysis and long term sample cold storage.