PBMC Processing Services
Accelerate Your Research With High-Quality PBMC Processing Lab Services
In today’s rapidly evolving biopharma landscape, access to reliable, high-quality cellular resources is critical for successful drug development. MLM Medical Labs specializes in comprehensive Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell (PBMC) and Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cell (BMMC) processing services to support your research — from early-phase discovery to late-stage clinical trials.
Our highly qualified PBMC laboratories offer global access to PBMC isolations, ensuring consistency and reliability across different regions to meet the complex demands of international clinical trials and drug development initiatives.
Tailored Sample Processing Services
At MLM Medical Labs, we recognize that every research project is distinct. Our PBMC and BMMC lab services are customized to maximize their impact on clinical research. We collaborate closely with pharmaceutical companies to understand unique specifications and tailor our services accordingly.
Our PBMC and BMMC processing services play a critical role in advancing research and empowering breakthroughs across a variety of fields. Solutions include PBMC testing, processing, biobanking and PBMC isolation in clinical trials.
PBMC and BMMC Isolation
Our core PBMC processing services focus on PBMC and BMMC isolation, ensuring high cell viability and purity for downstream applications.
Our isolation services include:
- Same-day processing: Our global network in over 70 countries across North America, Europe and South Africa allows us to process samples within five hours of receipt to ensure optimal cell viability.
- Customized standard operating procedures (SOPs): To meet your study-specific requirements and sponsor protocols
Sample Processing Services
- DNA and RNA isolation: DNA and RNA extraction and analysis to assess the quantity, quality and purity of specific cell subsets.
Sample Collection and Handling
Based on your needs, we isolate PBMCs from a variety of sample collection tubes, including:
- Whole Blood Tubes
- EDTA
- LiHep
- CPT System Tubes
- Sodium Citrate
- ACD-A

PBMC Testing Solutions
MLM Medical Labs provides expert guidance in selecting the most appropriate assay for your downstream testing needs, carefully balancing scientific rigor and operational considerations. Our comprehensive PBMC testing solutions include:
- Cryopreserved PBMC Viability Testing
- Immunophenotyping and Functional Assays
- PBMC-based Assay Development and Validation for PK/PD Studies
Regarding downstream analysis of isolated PBMCs, MLM Medical Labs offers a broad portfolio of analytical techniques, ranging from harmonized flow cytometry, genetic analyses to ELISA-based assays.
PBMC Biobanking and Storage
We ensure the secure storage and management of biological samples, including cryopreserved ones, for future research and clinical purposes. Our comprehensive storage options include:
- Short and long-term storage options, with the capability to store samples for more than 20 years
- Storage at ambient temperature, -20/30 C, -70/80 C, or in liquid nitrogen, depending on your specific requirements
- Scalable storage capacities in Europe, North America and Cytespace Africa Laboratories in South Africa
- Harmonized 21CFR Part 11 compliant biospecimen management system
Why Trust MLM Medical Labs for PBMC Processing?
Choosing the right partner for PBMC processing is critical for the success of your clinical and preclinical research. MLM Medical Labs offers a unique combination of expertise, technology and global reach to ensure your samples are processed with the highest quality and efficiency. Our agile, PhD-led project management teams provide expert guidance and scientific rigor, tailoring our PBMC processing lab capabilities to your specific project needs.
We can help support translational progress from discovery through clinical execution through the following.
PBMC Data Quality
Ensure the success of your downstream assays with our PBMC processing services, with a greater than 95% viability, more than 80% post-thaw viability and high cell recovery — for reliable and reproducible results.
Viability
> 95%
Post Thaw Viability
> 80%
Specialized Expertise and Localized Support
All MLM Labs and PBMC Network labs are staffed with highly trained local experts and technical support teams who understand regional regulations, logistical challenges and specific client needs.
All lab personnel undergo comprehensive training to ensure seamless integration of PBMC isolation services into global clinical workflows.
The MLM Global PBMC Network
In addition to our PBMC processing labs in the U.S., Germany and South Africa, MLM Medical Labs has developed a global PBMC network of more than 50 labs across five continents to ensure rapid isolation turnaround times to meet your study demands.

Consistency and Reliability Across Borders
Our collection and processing operating procedures are customized across all laboratory sites to meet the client’s SOPs. Strict adherence to the study’s SOPs, sponsor protocols and rigorous quality control ensures uniformity in PBMC isolation and handling, regardless of where the samples are collected.
MLM Medical Labs is GCLP-compliant and maintains CLIA, CAP and ISO accreditations and certifications, along with strict adherence to global regulatory standards, providing confidence to sponsors that their samples are processed consistently worldwide.
Scalable Solutions for Global Clinical Trials
MLM Medical Labs’ Global Logistics Department, in coordination with our Global PBMC Network, can manage high volumes of samples across different regions, based on extensive experience managing PBMC processing for global, multi-center clinical trials.
MLM Medical Labs is recognized for its ability to scale services across multisite global studies with complex logistics.
Customized Shipping and Handling Solutions
The MLM Global Logistics department designs tailored shipping solutions for each study that prioritize sample integrity, leveraging advanced cold chain logistics and temperature-controlled packaging to minimize sample degradation during transit.
Request a Proposal for PBMC or BMMC Isolation or Sample Processing Services
Choose MLM Medical Labs for sample processing and gain the confidence that your clinical samples are in expert hands. We invite you to submit a request for proposal to explore how our PBMC processing services can support your research goals.