Cell Processing & Cryopreservation Services

CPC Services is a multi-center clinical sample processing hub with readily available services such as routine cell isolation from whole blood (e.g. PBMC), analytical testing of blood samples and cells, cryopreservation of donor material (e.g. autologous leukopaks), and cold storage solutions.

Clinical Sample Processing

Cell Isolation

Analytical Testing

Sample Cryopreservation

Cold Storage

  • Cell Isolation from Whole Blood

    • Same day processing of clinical trial samples, within hours of sample receipt (average time: 30 minutes)

    • Cell isolation from patient blood samples (PBMC, NK, T cells, etc.)

    • Technology transfer of clients’ processes


  • Cryopreservation of Tissues & Cells

    • Cryopreservation of patient apheresis material for autologous and allogeneic use

    • Controlled rate freezing

    • Standardized and customer-specific cryopreservation protocols

    • Wholly owned birth tissue and leukapheresis supply chain

  • Cold Storage & Logistics

    • Dedicated short- and long-term bio-specimen storage

    • Ambient temperature and cold storage

    • Environmental monitoring

    • Validated shipping protocols

  • Analytical Testing & Validation

    • Cell enumeration and viability

    • 6-part differential CBC

    • 8-color flow cytometry

    • DNA extraction and PCR

  • Quality & Regulatory Compliance

    • Qualified and trained staff

    • High quality and safety standards

    • IRB-approved

    • FDA registered

    • GMP compliance

  • Full Project Oversight

    • Dedicated project managers

    • Timely and clear communication with sponsors and clinical sites as needed

    • Inventory management

    • Robust data capture (including sample receipt, processing, storage, and shipment)
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Sample Processing in the Last 15 Months

  • 1,500+

    Clinical samples processed for Sponsors

  • > 99.9%

    Processing accuracy across 1,000+ samples

  • 30 minutes

    Average time from sample receipt to processing start

CPC Services Locations

CPC Services serves the United States regions that have the highest concentration of clinical trials and treatment centers for CAR-T therapies, including the the Southeast, Midwest, and West coast.

CPC Services is planning expansion into Chicago, Ann Arbor, Nashville, and Atlanta to create additional capacity for therapeutics developers to conduct clinical trials.

Learn more about our expansions and serviced geographies below:

Operations in Miami

Our flagship GMP manufacturing facility has cell processing, cryopreservation, and long-term storage capabilities.

  • Cell processing

  • Cryopreservation

  • Dedicated long-term storage options

  • ISO 7 cleanrooms available if needed

CPC’s Miami facility is within an 8 hour drive from Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Savannah, and Charleston, among other cities.

Operations in Irvine

Our Irvine location has cell processing, cryopreservation, and long-term storage capabilities.

  • Cell processing

  • Cryopreservation

  • Dedicated long-term storage options

Our Irvine facility is within an 8 hour drive from Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Tucson.

GMP Compliant Processes & State-of-the-art Equipment

Sample Processing & Cryopreservation

  • Controlled-rate freezing (including protocol transfer and validation)

  • Customer-specific options for either mechanical or LN2 freezers at -150°C

  • Refrigerated centrifuges

  • Automated cell counting

  • Sterile welding and sealing

  • Plasma extraction

  • BSL2 biological safety cabinets

Equipment Validation & Qualification

  • Training and SOPs

  • Technology transfer

  • Preventive maintenance and equipment redundancy

  • Qualified vendors, reagents, and materials

  • Data security

Quality Oversight of Products & Processes

  • Validated e-quality management system

  • Quality assurance

  • Regulatory compliant storage and use of clinical sample

  • GMP compliance

  • Part 11 compliance

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