microbiology specialists inc.^®  8911 Interchange Drive - Houston, TX 77054

Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Trials

Since 1986, microbiology specialists incorporated has served as the central laboratory in various multi-center anti-infective and medical device trials involving national and international testing sites.  Our certified laboratorians demonstrate the flexibility to customize study protocols related to testing anti-infectives or diagnostics. Our technical experts have the ability to respond immediately to individual sponsors' needs.  This has provided us with vast experience in all phases of clinical trials including formulation and packaging of transport kits, preparation of requisitions and collection instructions, and selection of courier services for shipping.  We also offer consultations in microbiological testing, procedures and protocols.

Our pharmaceutical and medical device services:

• Aerobic, anaerobic, acid-fast, fungal and viral cultures
• Quantitative cultures
• Specials stains
• Urine compliance studies
• Various susceptibility procedures including the following:

1. Microtiter broth MICs
2. Macrotube broth MICs
3. E-test MICs
4. Agar dilution MICs
5. Agar diffusion susceptibilities

• Molecular diagnostic studies using:

1. Roche COBAS  Analyzer
2. Roche AMPLICOR™
3. BD ProbeTec ET™
4. Gen-Probe APTIMA®

We are happy to answer any questions you have. References, including sponsors and CROs, are available upon request.

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