Strong Laboratory Systems that Actually Work
An independent medical laboratory consulting firm dedicated to improving the health of populations through delivery and provision of innovative public health laboratory research, capacity building, technical support, operations management, and laboratory service delivery
Who do we work with
We focus on providing high quality evidence-based laboratory consulting services to health industries, academic research institutions, ministries of health and government agencies,
NGOs and donor-funded health programs for effective laboratory management to improve health outcomes.
We build, support, manage, and transform laboratory systems on the ground, not from conference rooms.
Laboratory Challenges Demand More
Efficient laboratory systems and person-centered laboratory services are critical for diagnosis and clinical management of persons with health conditions. Medical laboratories continue to face challenges of ensuring equitable delivery of high-quality testing services, and strengthening the functionality and resilience of public health laboratory systems.
We provide tailored and evidence-based technical assistance and solutions to enhance the capacity and performance of laboratory networks to improve health outcomes. We work with our clients to ensure that their laboratories perform quality laboratory testing in line with national and international standards.
“We are consultants who’ve actually done this work, not just studied it.”
Battle Tested Systems From People Who've Been There
We bring proven solutions and technical support from implementing laboratory transformations across surveys, clinical trials, national health programs, and donor-funded initiatives in multiple countries.
For Health Ministries & Government Laboratories
You need laboratory systems meeting international standards while serving your population’s health priorities.
- National laboratory capacity assessments and gap analysis
- Diagnostic network optimization and sample referral networks
- ISO 15189 accreditation readiness and continuous quality improvement
- GCLP/GCP training and competency-based staff development
- Policy, guidelines review and implementation
For Clinical Trial Sponsors & Research Institutions
Your trial timeline depends on laboratory readiness, data quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Site readiness assessments and laboratory project coordination
- GCLP/GCP training and competency-based staff development
- Biorepository establishment and specimen management systems
- Strengthening laboratory operations
For Donor-Funded Health Programs
Your program impact requires laboratory data you can trust, and systems lasting beyond your funding cycle.Strategic planning aligned with donor frameworks Monitoring and evaluation systems for laboratory performance Capacity building interventions creating institutional resilience
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Diagnostic Assessment & Gap Analysis
We conduct comprehensive laboratory systems mapping, infrastructure, workforce, supply chain, governance, quality systems, identifying exactly what’s holding you back.
You gain: Clear visibility into current state vs. required standards. Prioritized intervention roadmap. Realistic timelines.
Step 3: Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
We establish monitoring frameworks, support internal/external quality assurance programs, and build your team’s capability to sustain improvements independently.
You gain: Laboratory systems improving health outcomes long after our engagement ends.
Ready to transform your laboratory systems?
Step 2: Tailored Implementation & Capacity Building
We deploy hands-on technical assistance combining QMS implementation, staff training, SOP development, and operational improvements specific to your context.
You gain: Functional systems with trained staff who can maintain them, not documents sitting on shelves.
Impact Metrics
- Improved health outcomes through laboratory data driven decision making.
- Improved laboratory service delivery, efficiency and equity.
- Strengthened local laboratory capacity and institutional resilience.
Questions From Laboratory Stakeholders
We're independent consultants who've spent 30+ years implementing laboratory systems, not just advising. Our team has managed laboratory operations for clinical trials, national surveys, and donor-funded programs across multiple countries. We understand the difference between what works on paper and what works in practice.
Do you work with laboratories at different stages of development?
Yes. Whether you're starting from baseline assessments for a new diagnostic network, preparing for ISO 15189 accreditation, strengthening existing QMS, or coordinating laboratory components of clinical trials, we tailor support to your current state and specific goals. Our approach scales from single-facility interventions to national laboratory network optimization.
Yes. Whether you're starting from baseline assessments for a new diagnostic network, preparing for ISO 15189 accreditation, strengthening existing QMS, or coordinating laboratory components of clinical trials, we tailor support to your current state and specific goals. Our approach scales from single-facility interventions to national laboratory network optimization.
We're committed to building your team's capability, not creating dependency. Every engagement includes competency-based training, mentorship, and knowledge transfer. We work alongside your staff to implement systems they can sustain. Our success is measured by your team's ability to maintain improvements independently after we're gone.
We speak the language of donor frameworks and M&E requirements. We've also worked directly with health ministries on national laboratory strategies. We design interventions satisfying both donor compliance and national health priorities, creating sustainable systems serving your population's needs.
Most engagements follow this pattern:
Assessment phase (2-4 weeks): Comprehensive gap analysis and roadmap development
Implementation phase (3-12 months): Technical assistance and capacity building
Sustainability phase (ongoing): Performance monitoring and continuous improvement support
We provide realistic timelines during initial consultations based on your specific needs and constraints.