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When it comes to the complexities of immunochemistry studies, experience counts. Your client needs a collaborator with a proven strategy and fit-for-purpose approach to move their molecule forward. Developing a large-molecule drug for eventual FDA licensure and marketing requires expert capabilities and validated solutions. From preclinical to Phase IV, we can serve as your client’s insightful partner.

Designing a robust testing and sampling strategy
A bioanalytical testing strategy outlines a risk-assessment approach, considering the probability of generating an immune response. At Covance, we can help guide testing strategy to save your client time and cost.

Offering a diversity of solutions across all stages
With over 30 years of experience developing, validating, transferring and optimizing specialty assays, your client can choose ELISA, ECL and cell-based assay formats applying the latest technology platforms to efficiently meet their needs. Covance immunochemistry services include GLP-compliant assays to support PK/TK/PD, immunogenicity and neutralizing Ab (bioassays).

Providing global support
At Covance, our global footprint includes 366 staff members spanning three US locations, China and two UK sites to address rapid growth in large molecule development. With site-to-site consistency, your client receives properly designed and validated immunoanalytical methods so that they—and regulators—have confidence in the resulting data.

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Michelle

As Associate Director of the Client Experience Team, Michelle provides you and your clients with seamless access to any Covance solution. When you need answers and guidance, Michelle is there for you. Serving as your initial point of contact, she can help you determine your appropriate course of action and connect you with the appropriate account executive.

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Recent Press Release: Market Demand Answered with New Immunochemistry Lab in Indianapolis

This issue highlights Immunochemistry solutions at Covance as yet another way to help your client achieve continuity in the drug development journey.

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Solutions for Small Batches to Large Economies of Scale

In a recent case study, a small biotech had purchased a biologic but did not have the in-house expertise to manage the compound. They needed to develop and run the typical cell-based neutralization assay, but were concerned about the potential time and cost. Therefore, the biotech sought out a CRO that could quickly understand the method history and characteristics of the compound.

Covance was selected as their bioanalytical partner and quickly developed an in-vitro ligand-binding assay to determine neutralizing antibodies. Using automation efficiencies and an optimized assay program, Covance gave the client an 8-fold increase in sample analysis throughput, a 65% reduction in overall program time, resulting in a 40% cost savings.

As word-of-mouth referrals continued, Covance had to respond to growing demand by creating a new immunochemistry lab in Indianapolis. This state-of-the-art large molecule facility is co-located with an existing small-molecule bioanalytical lab and central laboratory services. This expertise covers proteins, peptides, antibodies, gene therapy products, antibody-drug conjugates, biomarkers and vaccines to create the total package of bioanalytical solutions.

Known as the analytical hub, the immunochemistry lab allows your client the benefit from the synergies and knowledge sharing among experts between the small- and large-molecule teams. In addition, cross-service partnering combined with automated instrumentation result in economies of scale, bringing new levels of efficiencies to your client.

Get in touch with a Covance Specialist today and see how our innovative solutions can set your client up for success.