Biostorage & Biorepository Services for Secure Sample Storage

ABS Bio provides temperature-controlled storage, inventory management, and global biospecimen logistics services designed to protect sample integrity, maintain chain of custody, and support reliable research outcomes.

• Cryogenic, ultra-low, refrigerated, and ambient storage
• Chain-of-custody tracking and inventory management
• Domestic and international shipping coordination
• Dry ice replenishment and temperature monitoring
• Custom packaging and compliant transport solutions
• Long-term and short-term storage programs

Built on 30+ years of experience storing and managing cell lines, samples and other biomaterials, ABS Bio offers robust and convenient biostorage services to meet your unique needs.

ABS Bio’s biostorage facilities have been accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and are ISO 9001:2015 Certified. Meeting these rigorous and robust standards is a reflection of ABS Bio’s commitment to quality and risk mitigation.

Research samples are only as valuable as the conditions in which they are stored and transported. Variations in temperature, handling, documentation, or transit timing can compromise specimen quality and negatively impact downstream research results.

ABS Bio helps biopharma and research organizations reduce risk through secure storage infrastructure, validated logistics processes, and experienced sample management teams.

Key benefits

• Reduce risk of sample degradation
• Maintain chain of custody and traceability
• Support reproducibility and data quality
• Simplify multi-site sample logistics
• Scale storage capacity without internal overhead
• Accurate inventory profile for your materials
• Fast, dependable access to samples and cell banks

• Liquid nitrogen vapor phase storage
• Ultra-low temperature (-80°C) storage
• Refrigerated storage (2–8°C)
• Frozen storage (-20°C)
• Ambient controlled storage

• Human tissues
• Blood products
• PBMCs
• Serum and plasma
• Cell lines and clones
• Master cell banks
• Working Cell Banks
• DNA/RNA
• FFPE samples
• Slides and derivatives
• Ask about other types

• Continuous temperature monitoring
• Alarm and backup systems
• Controlled access environments
• Barcode inventory tracking
• Audit-ready documentation

ABS Bio coordinates secure domestic and international transport programs tailored to study requirements and specimen sensitivity. Our turnkey biospecimen procurement programs ensure you get the samples you need to drive your research.

Logistics support includes:

• Custom packaging solutions
• Dry ice and LN2 shipping coordination
• Courier management
• Temperature-monitoring devices
• Shipment tracking and documentation
• Import/export coordination
• Return shipment management
• Site-to-site transfer support

Optional value-add services

• Sample receipt and accessioning
• Kit assembly and distribution
• Short-term staging and consolidation
• Custom labeling and manifests

Working in close coordination with our Cell Culture Services team, ABS Bio provides secure storage and management solutions for research and production cell banks, helping biopharma organizations protect valuable cellular assets while maintaining continuity across discovery, development, and manufacturing workflows.

Our infrastructure supports both short-term and long-term storage programs for:

• Master Cell Banks (MCBs)
• Working Cell Banks (WCBs)
• Research cell banks
• Engineered and custom cell lines
• Hybridomas and specialty cell models

Storage & Monitoring Capabilities

• Vapor phase liquid nitrogen storage
• Continuous temperature monitoring
• Daily manual inspections
• Alarm and backup systems
• Controlled access environments
• Barcode-based inventory tracking
• Chain-of-custody documentation

Cell Bank Replenishment Support

To help minimize operational risk and avoid disruptions caused by dry ice loss or shipping delays, ABS Bio also supports cell bank replenishment and logistics coordination services.

Services may include:

• Dry ice replenishment coordination
• Shipment monitoring and intervention support
• Re-icing and transfer management
• Temporary staging and storage
• Domestic and international shipping coordination
• Custom packaging and handling protocols

Designed to Protect Critical Assets

Cell banks represent years of research, development, and investment. ABS Bio’s storage and logistics programs are designed to help preserve cell viability, maintain sample integrity, and support reliable access when materials are needed most.

Logistics support includes:

• 35+ years supporting biopharma research
• Experience handling complex biospecimens
• Flexible storage and logistics programs
• Responsive project management support
• Strong quality and compliance focus
• Nationwide and global coordination capabilities
• Trusted by leading biopharma and research organizations

ABS Bio follows rigorous operational procedures designed to support specimen integrity, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

Our processes support:

• Chain-of-custody documentation
• Temperature excursion management
• SOP-driven handling procedures
• Quality-controlled inventory management
• Ethical and compliant specimen handling
• Active compliance management for shipping partners

Key Certifications:

• Accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP)
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified
• ISBER Best Practices
• NCI Guidelines
• IATA and ICAO Trained and Compliant

Whether you need long-term cryogenic storage, short-term study support, or global biospecimen logistics coordination, ABS Bio can help design a flexible solution tailored to your workflow.