Clinical Trial Logistics

Clinical Trial Logistics across Northern California

Marvin Transportation specializes in clinical trial logistics across Northern California, including the SF Bay Area, North Bay, Central Coast, Sacramento, Central California, and key airports like LAX and DFW. We ensure that all shipments comply with strict cold chain, chain-of-custody, site-specific protocols, and HIPAA regulations.

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What we move

Biological Samples

We transport biological samples, including blood, tissue, and other sensitive materials, maintaining the required 2–8°C temperature range throughout transit.

Pharmaceuticals

Our team handles pharmaceuticals with precision, adhering to UN3373 Category B standards and ensuring all products are transported safely and efficiently.

Medical Devices

We transport medical devices, ensuring they are handled according to site-specific protocols and delivered on time, every time.

Research Materials

From lab equipment to research documents, we provide secure and compliant transportation for all types of research materials.

Regulatory Documents

We manage the secure and timely delivery of regulatory documents, maintaining chain-of-custody and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

Patient Kits

Patient kits are transported with care, ensuring that all components are intact and ready for use upon arrival.

How we handle it

Driver receives order and confirms details, including temperature requirements and chain-of-custody.

Driver arrives at the pickup location within one hour, as per our 1-hour pickup pledge.

Driver inspects the package to ensure it meets all compliance standards before loading it into the vehicle.

Driver maintains the required 2–8°C temperature during transit using specialized equipment.

Driver follows site-specific protocols for unloading and delivering the package.

Driver completes all necessary documentation and chain-of-custody forms upon delivery.

Compliance & protocols

Cold chain 2–8°CChain-of-custodySite-specific protocolsUN3373 Category BHIPAA-aware

Vehicles for this service

Reefer-equipped vanCargo vanSedan

Frequently asked questions

How do you ensure the integrity of biological samples during transport?

We use specialized cold chain equipment to maintain a consistent 2–8°C temperature throughout transit. Our drivers are trained to handle these materials with the utmost care and precision.

What protocols do you follow for chain-of-custody?

We adhere to strict chain-of-custody protocols, ensuring that all packages are tracked and documented from pickup to delivery. This includes detailed logs and signatures at each step of the process.

Can you handle UN3373 Category B shipments?

Yes, we are fully equipped to handle UN3373 Category B shipments, including the proper packaging, labeling, and transportation of biological substances.

How do you ensure HIPAA compliance?

Our team is trained in HIPAA regulations to ensure the confidentiality and security of all patient information and medical records during transport.

What is your on-time delivery rate for clinical trial logistics?

We have a 99% on-time delivery rate, ensuring that all clinical trial materials are delivered as scheduled, every time.

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Have a clinical trial logistics job that can't wait?

Call (323) 673-7397 or send a request and we'll dispatch the right vehicle.