Contract Services

Custom Prefilled Lysing Products

From meteorites to ocean sediments; from ancient fossils to futuristic polymers, OPS Diagnostics' Prefilled tubes and plates have been used to analyze them all. For over forty years we have been trusted by bench scientists, homogenizer manufacturers, and diagnostic companies, to increase sample disruption efficiencies and throughputs, while optimizing their workflows. With over 13 million tubes filled and counting, we have helped countless researchers accomplish their goals. Our products have been used to push the understanding of the world around us and explore the worlds inside of us. These products are made with quality and cost savings in mind. However, just like in science the work is never done, there is always room for improvement, especially as analytical methods become more sensitive and precise.

Our catalog homogenization products were designed to address traditional samples; however, science has moved forward rapidly, and our tubes may not be the best for your application. If our catalog products are not performing just right for your needs or if you are looking for something more customized, consult our scientists. There are millions of combinations of our grinding beads, so let us tailor a solution to your unique needs. Even if you already have a disruption tube that fits your needs but need to reduce the cost. We pride ourselves on being both the most affordable homogenization media vendor on the market and having some of the most stringent QC requirements. When cutting costs is a necessity; it does not have to coincide with decreasing quality. Our quality can't be beaten.

Customization Can Include:

Customized Bead Volumes and Combinations-While off the shelf prefilled tubes are adequate for most applications; customizing grinding media fills and materials can increase efficiency of sample preparation by many folds. Ask about filling the tubes with any of our more than thirty-four beads/balls. Mix the beads for even more precise homogenization.

Custom Printed Tubes-Printed tubes allow for greater flexibility in labs, no need to decipher sloppy handwriting or crumpled labels. The tubes can be individually barcoded tubes, for traceability.

Formats 1D and 2D with human readable text.
Alphanumeric up to 10 characters for greatest number of combinations.
Ink is Cryo-safe, tubes can be stored at -80C.
Ink is Ethanol-safe and will not smudge or smear.
Tubes and caps can be customized with logos and insignias.

Custom Printed Cap-Choose from our ten different colored caps, and for our darker caps have them printed with a QR code or brand insignia.

OEM/ Private Labeling-Looking to incorporate our tubes into your products, we could help you customize the look of our tubes to fit your branding and image. From unique bead combinations to customized labels and packaging we can do it all.

Customized Workflows for Sample Preparation

From testing hundreds of leaves for latent citrus virus to single drosophila wings, every project big or small presents unique challenges and limitations to overcome. While beads for lysing are our strength and we understand how they can be used to improve sample preparation; we know they are a small piece of a much greater puzzle. OPS Diagnostics has helped develop dozens of sample preparation processes using everything from detergents to sonication, some even without beads. We have the resources, knowledge, and scientists to help your organization develop the process to help you achieve your goal, from assays to full molecular kits.

Contact us to discuss how we can speed up your product development using our experience of the available tools and processes.

Our capabilities include:

On staff engineer and scientists of multiple disciplines.
Fully staffed biological and molecular testing laboratories with:

Automated Purification Systems
Freeze Dryers
Homogenizers
Anaerobic Chamber with an incubator

Advanced Molecular testing capabilities including but not limited:

Microvolume spectrometer
Fluorometer
qPCR and PCR machines
Automated electrophoresis
Next-Generation Sequencing

In-house 3D Printing
In-house machining of plastics and metals

Contract Lyophilization(Freeze Drying) Services

For over two decades OPS Diagnostics has been successfully developing products and services in lyophilization. The fruits of our labor have even taken to outer space, being used on both the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. We get around. Thus, we are confident that OPS Diagnostic's contract services team can help you achieve your goals no matter this size.

Our custom lyophilization solutions are tailor-made to your needs. We not only have the capabilities to freeze dry, but we also have extensive experience in developing procedures for difficult to lyophilize samples. We have successfully freeze-dried nearly every microorganism we have attempted, from a simple E. coli to chemically transformed competent E. coli, from difficult to culture and handle strains like fungal spores to Lactobacillus and Bacteroides. We have leveraged our skills and products to produce freeze dried qPCR assays for field work. Our skills and knowledge are available to help you with your freeze-drying challenges.

The Benefits of Freeze Drying:

Critical for preserving samples in various scientific studies thus reducing degradation. Whether it is long term samples, culture collections, or preserving enzymes. Including freeze-drying competent cells for gene and/or protein function, cloning studies, or to test constructs - streamlining workflows.
It can be used to stabilize and preserve sensitive biological materials such as controls, assay reagents, or competent cells. Stabilizing active ingredients, enhancing shelf life and stability, streamlining workflows and reducing costs for pharmaceutical companies.
Preserving culture collections without the use of freezers. Freeze dried cultures, if processed and handled correctly, can remain viable for decades.
Development of procedures useful in the production of diagnostic kits by stabilizing reagents and enzymes for longer shelf-life and easier shipping, both which reduce costs.

Who Could Benefit and How:

Nutraceutical companies needing help in preserving vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements, with the aim of maintaining their potency and shelf-life, including reducing storage obstacles and reducing costs.
Biotechnology companies preserve sensitive biological materials such as proteins, competent cells, and stock cultures. Thus, enhancing product reliability, reducing storage obstacles, enhancing shelf life or stability, streamlining workflows, and reducing costs.
Supporting agricultural studies to stabilize and store seeds, plant material, soil, or beneficial microorganisms. Archiving materials can support long-term studies improving crop yield or health.

Our lyophilization service can assist you with preserving culture collections, fastidious to handle microorganisms, such as probiotics/prebiotics, assay reagents, competent cells for transformations, and more. Our lyophilized products can help streamline workflows, reduce storage space, and enhance shelf-life for molecular biology applications.

Why Choose Our Lyophilized Contract Service?

Reduced Operational Costs: Minimize storage and shipping expenses with our long-shelf-life and stable, lyophilized format. Say goodbye to frequent ordering and excess waste-maximize your budget without compromising on quality.
Enhanced Workflow Efficiency: With easy rehydration and immediate use, our lyophilized products streamline your workflow processes. Spend less time on logistics and more time on innovation.
Focus on What Matters: By simplifying your molecular biology workflows, you can dedicate more resources to research and development, accelerating your path to market and enhancing your competitive edge.

Our service includes:

Culturing the microorganism on standard solid or liquid media
Suspending the culture in our proprietary Microbial Freeze Drying Buffer or your customized buffer
Preparing glass vials of culture (500 µl culture in a 2 ml vial)
Freeze drying and stoppering under vacuum
Performing pre- and post-freeze drying viability testing
Tests for species specific qPCR, microscopic evaluation, and biochemical testing can be added for an additional cost.