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Temperature and Quality Assurance

BioStorage Technologies offers a comprehensive range of storage temperature options. All freezers are equipped with ELPRO^®* continuous temperature-monitoring equipment.

Temperature is assured through:

Temperature readings—Readings occur four times per second and are permanently recorded every 10 minutes to a non-editable, regulatory-compliant audit trail.
Automated alerts—If at any point a problem is detected, the system prompts automated calls, text messages and emails alerting key personnel.
Back-up equipment—Units are pre-validated and ready to ensure sample integrity is not jeopardized.

*ELPRO DATALOGGER is FDA Title 21 CFR Part 11 compliant

Available Storage Temperatures:

Vapor phase nitrogen –170ºC
Ultra-low –70ºC to –80ºC
Frozen –20ºC
Refrigerated 2ºC to 8ºC
Ambient 20ºC to 25ºC

As thought leaders in sample management, we are continually striving for innovation in handling and storing samples, in order to keep your samples safe.

Quality assurance is substantiated by:

Standard Operating Procedures—We continue to fine-tune and expand our more than 135 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Business continuity plan—In addition, we’ve invested countless time and resources into a plan that considers every scenario to ensure all equipment and personnel are prepared in unforeseen circumstances.

Sample Storage Services: