Below you will find a partial listing of testing services available. We can customize any of our test models to comply with the needs of your individual project. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

R & D Support Services
BATTS Laboratories offers a complete range of antibody services, immunochemistry procedures, and preclinical studies for drug development and to support IND, NDA, and PLA submissions. BATTS Laboratories has standard protocols for many studies, or we can help you develop a custom protocol. We have gained a national reputation for quick turnaround time, quality in service, and excellence in toxicology.

Preclinical Studies of Pharmaceuticals and Biologics
Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical tech companies rely on well conducted preclinical toxicology and pharmacology studies to:

• Meet FDA and international requirements for new drug submissions.
• Evaluate the efficacy of new drug products quickly and accurately
• Help insure patient safety
• Provide critical information for clinical trials
  

BATTS Laboratories has an experienced staff that can work with you to design and execute preclinical studies of biotech-derived products and traditional pharmaceuticals. Our rigorous quality assurance program and outstanding regulatory track record help guarantee there will be no surprises with your product submissions. All studies comply with applicable GLP regulations.

Preclinical Toxicology

• Acute Toxicology – Custom Protocol
• Subacute Toxicology – Custom Protocol
• Intraperitoneal Subchronic Toxicity
• Intravenous Subchronic Toxicity
• Subchronic Toxicity – Custom Protocol
• Immunogenicity
• Surgical Method Development
• Product Safety Evaluations
• Custom Studies
• Histopathology
• LD-50
• Maximum tolerated dose (MTD)
• Acute Toxicity
• Subchronic Toxicity
• Chronic Toxicity
• Single dose range-finding and acute toxicity studies
• Repeated Dose
• Sensitization
• Irritation
• BCGM Assays
• Carcinogenicity Studies

Pharmacokinetik/Pharmacodynamic Studies

• Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, & Excretion (ADME)
• Chemical Pathology
• Dose Range Determination
• Dose Confirmation/Analysis

Preclinical Efficacy
BATTS Laboratories has particular expertise in preclinical evaluations of adjuvants and vaccines.

Full clinical chemistry, hematology, and histopathology services are available. Upon request, these services will be conducted under the direct supervision of a board certified veterinary pathologist. Full ophthalmologic evaluations are also available. Studies can be conducted in rats, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, canines, or swine.

R & D Support Services – Disease Models
BATTS Laboratories toxicologists have experience with a wide range of infectious and other disease state models for evaluating candidate therapeutics or prophylactic treatments. Our staff will conduct literature searches, collaborate with you on protocol design, and handle all aspects of IACUC review promptly and responsively.

Studies are conducted by well-trained Study Directors and technicians in compliance with BATTS Laboratories rigorous quality systems. U.S. or international GLP treatment is available.

Study reports are well-written, thoroughly reviewed, and submitted to you on time.

Infectious Disease Models:

• Viral
• Bacterial
• Protozoa (including Cryptosporidium)

Other Models

• Inflammation
• Wound Healing
• Cell Proliferation
• Skin Diseases

Available species include:

• Rabbits
• Rats
• Mice
• Guinea Pigs
• Hamsters
• Chickens
• Goats
• Swine
  

Treatments may be administered via the following routes of administration:

• Oral
• Dermal
• Subcutaneous
• Intracutaneous
• Intraperitoneal
• Continuous Infusion
• Intratracheal
• Intracochlear (click for photo)
  

Antibody Production
BATTS Laboratories offers custom antibody product services. Pricing of immunology projects may vary according to specific protocols, difficulty of sample preparation and special handling requirements. Please contact us or submit our Request for Quotation form for more information.

All testing complies with applicable Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations. Our animal facilities meet the highest USDA and NIH standards. BATTS Laboratories has an outstanding track record of regulatory compliance. We are committed to excellent client service. We will appreciate the opportunity to discuss your testing requirements.

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