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(Quest, Labcorp, etc.)
Traditional Labs
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Fabricators / Temp Labs
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Lab Infrastructure
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Centralized core lab with off-site processing
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Fully integrated core + on-site laboratory network managed by MSL
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Builds temporary structures or trailers, often without managed operations
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Turnaround Time
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Typically 24–72 hours (off-site transport and batching delays)
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Rapid, real-time testing via on-site processing; results in hours
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Variable; dependent on mobile connectivity and sample transport
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Operational Model
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Client sends specimens; operations managed externally
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MSL manages, staffs, and operates every lab for consistent quality
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Client-operated; limited vendor oversight
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Integration Capabilities
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Limited; often manual uploads or delayed result feeds
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Direct EHR/LIS integration, real-time reporting, data visibility
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Minimal to none; standalone equipment
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Scalability & Capacity
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High capacity but no on-site flexibility
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High-volume processing supported by centralized core lab
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Limited throughput; not suited for enterprise use
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Customization
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Standardized service, no site-level customization
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Labs custom-engineered for each facility’s workflow and regulatory requirements
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Configurable only within prefab trailer limits
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Compliance & Accreditation
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CLIA certified, may not integrate compliance within client site
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CLIA certified, CAP accredited, HIPAA & OSHA compliant
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Often CLIA-waived or limited accreditation scope
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Cost Efficiency
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Ongoing transport and processing fees
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Operational savings from reduced logistics and faster turnaround
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High setup and maintenance costs per site
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Partnership Approach
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Transactional testing vendor relationship
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Acts as a long-term operational partner ensuring alignment with client goals
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Short-term contract vendor; no sustained partnership
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