Global Contract Research Organization CRO Pathology Services
Our senior veterinary pathologists have actively participated in formal quality assessment and peer review programs since 1982. Our pathologists have amassed more than 1,500 years of combined experience and expertise spanning all organ systems, therapeutic areas, administration routes, and techniques ranging from routine histology and histopathology to specialty services such as immunohistochemistry. Leverage our extensive network of pathologists who can help you with the following multidisciplinary pathology areas and more:
Specific Pathology Services
Charles River has the laboratory pathology services needed for your complex and distinct study requirements. We apply technical and scientific expertise to every project, from routine procedures to highly specialized analyses, assays, biomarker development, and scientific consultation, such as:
- Industry-leading digital pathology capabilities
- Immunohistochemistry
- In situ Hybridization
- Necropsy, histology, and histopathology
Multidisciplinary Pathology Areas
- Musculoskeletal pathology
- Neuropathology
- Developmental and reproductive pathology
- Ocular pathology
- Medical device pathology
Our contract research activities and evaluations are conducted in compliance with international regulatory standards and are designed to meet the evolving requirements for developing products worldwide. Whether you are interested in our array of anatomic pathology services, clinical pathology services, or our cutting-edge digital pathology solutions, we have the experts and the tools to serve you.
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Integrated Laboratory Pathology Services
As a contract research organization (CRO), we perform a wide array of routine and specialized laboratory pathology services either in support of in vivo studies performed at our sites or as a stand-alone contract pathology service. Our clinical and anatomic pathologists offer multidisciplinary knowledge from investigative to regulatory studies for:
- Biotech/Pharmaceuticals
- Medical devices
- Chemical testing services
- Agrochemicals testing services
- Veterinary medicine
- Carcinogenicity studies
- Standalone laboratory animal pathology
- Tissue Cross-Reactivity
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In addition to our unique CRO pathology services, we provide the most flexible product-specific and therapeutic area resources in the nonclinical testing arena such as consulting, program design, and regulatory guidance into research, efficacy, and safety programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Laboratory Pathology Services
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How does Charles River ensure high scientific quality of pathology reports?
All pathology reports go through a strict quality control process, with all pathology reports reviewed by a research associate. They also go through internal, informal reviews by other pathologists for scientific accuracy. Additionally, all early career pathologists or pathologists new to the organization go through a thorough training program including slide and report reviews by a senior pathologist.
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Does Charles River’s Pathology Laboratory provide digital access to slides?
We offer extensive whole slide scanning capabilities, with slide scanners available at almost all sites (15 in total) and client access via the Leica/Aperio e-slide manager platform. We also have an exclusive partnership with Deciphex and their Patholytix platform, which offers state-of-the-art and highly efficient digital peer review capabilities.
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Does Charles River offer quantitative pathology services?
Yes, we’re on the forefront of image analysis offerings, with Visiopharm software available at locations within the US, Canada, and Europe, including deep learning-based algorithms (artificial intelligence) through multiple software platform options.