Contract Research Services

Nexus Medical Labs provides contract research and laboratory services supporting diagnostic developers through assay development, analytical and clinical validation, specimen equivalency studies for self-collected specimen types, and laboratory testing services for clinical and regulatory studies.

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One lab partner. Two paths to innovation.

Nexus provides contract research and laboratory services for public sector researchers and commercial health innovators. We support IRB-backed clinical trials, prevalence studies, and federal surveillance programs.

For diagnostic developers, we provide laboratory testing, analytical validation, and performance evaluation services for assays using a variety of specimen types, including self-collected specimens such as swabs and dried blood spots, where appropriate. We work with clients throughout the assay development and validation process, generating the laboratory data that supports their development programs.

One CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited laboratory, built for high-throughput work.

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Who We Support

Nexus is a clinical diagnostics partner to digital health, home health, and virtual care brands that depend on operational speed and clean data workflows.

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CROs and trial sponsors

Leverage Nexus as your lab partner across Phase I–IV trials, pilot studies, or post-market research, especially when studies involve self-collection or decentralized protocols.

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Public health agencies and academic researchers

Run epidemiological or surveillance studies with high-throughput capacity, CLIA/CAP credentials, and the ability to support multi-state operations and regulatory alignment.

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Digital health product teams

Integrate structured results from validated tests without delays, manual workarounds, or uncertainty. Nexus makes diagnostic operations reliable behind the scenes.

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LDT developers and custom diagnostic builders

Partner with us to validate novel assays, evaluate self-collected specimen types, and provide laboratory testing and validation services to support the development of home-use and point-of-care diagnostic programs.

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Healthtech Startups Developing Self-Collection Programs

Partner with a laboratory that supports fast-moving development teams through laboratory testing, assay validation, workflow integration, and scalable laboratory operations.

Why Teams Choose Nexus

Research doesn’t wait - and neither should your lab. Nexus was built to support both regulatory-grade rigor and fast-moving teams. Our clients rely on us when timelines are tight, workflows are complex, or self-collection is non-negotiable.

Core contract research services

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Assay development and diagnostic validation

Collaborate on new test development - from benchtop prototype to validated, lab-ready workflow.

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Lab support for clinical trials

Use Nexus for IRB-approved protocols, Phase I–IV trials, and post-market surveillance programs.

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Epidemiological and public health study support

Run large-scale surveillance or prevalence studies with high-throughput capacity and structured data output.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contract research services does Nexus provide?
Supports contract research services, including development and validation of laboratorydeveloped tests (LDTs) performed and used within the Company’s CLIA-certified laboratory, as well as clinical trial testing and public health studies.

Is Nexus experienced with regulatory protocols?
Yes, Nexus has supported IRB-approved trials, public agency studies, and enterprise procurement processes including FDA-aligned assay validation.

How long does validation take?
For a single analyte, single collection device, and single sample type: typically, 8 to 12 weeks from first experiment to final report. Timeline increases for more complex programs. Tell us what you’re working with, and we’ll give you a realistic estimate.

What sample types do you work with?
From standard clinical matrices to self-collected specimens, and even entirely novel sample types, we’re equipped to support a wide range of inputs. If your matrix is unconventional or hasn’t been widely validated before, that’s exactly the kind of challenge we’re built to take on.

Can Nexus support the transition of lab tests to use at-home or self-collected samples?
Nexus has extensive experience supporting the evaluation, analytical validation, and clinical performance of laboratory tests using self-collected specimen types, including dried blood spot (DBS) samples, as an alternative to traditionally clinician-collected specimens such as venous blood. These services are performed within Nexus’ CLIA-certified laboratory to support assay development, validation, and performance evaluation

Ready to scope your study or product?

 Whether you’re launching a decentralized trial or designing your next diagnostic product, Nexus brings the speed, compliance, and execution to get there. Let’s talk through your workflow, protocol, and technical goals.