eMQT provides end-to-end biospecimen sample collection services, supporting both prospective and retrospective studies across our established African Centres of Excellence.

We specialise in the ethical, compliant collection, processing, and shipment of biological materials, aligned to international clinical research standards and local regulatory requirements.

Our services are designed to support a wide range of tests, diagnostics, and scientific assessments, while ensuring data integrity, participant protection, and regulatory compliance at every stage.

Our Approach to Biospecimen Collection & Management

We work closely with our clients to fully understand their sample collection objectives, study design, and downstream analytical needs. From this foundation, eMQT takes responsibility for:

• Translating collection requirements into robust, ethics-ready documentation
• Establishing compliant operational processes
• Managing site, patient, and laboratory coordination
• Ensuring secure data handling and lawful biospecimen export

Whether you require new sample collection or access to existing retrospective samples, eMQT delivers a seamless and transparent service.

Biospecimen Collection Services

Regulatory & Documentation Support: eMQT develops and prepares all essential documentation required for Ethics Committee and Regulatory Authority submissions. Our regulatory-first approach ensures that sample collection activities are fully defensible, auditable, and ethically sound.

Country, Site & Patient Identification: Identification of suitable countries and clinical sites aligned to study objectives. Engagement of sites within eMQT’s established African Centres of Excellence. Support with patient population identification to meet inclusion criteria

Process Definition: eMQT supports the definition and management of the complete biospecimen collection pathway, including but not limited to:

Staffing – Selection of the appropriate Centre of Excellence experienced in clinical research and biospecimen handling and trained to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards

Protocol Development for Ethics Submission – development of a project/ study-specific protocol incorporating client requirements and scientific objectives

Patient Consent – Patient consent is a mandatory prerequisite to all biospecimen collection activities and eMQT provides standardised informed consent templates, tailored to each project

Kit Sourcing & Laboratory Identification: Where necessary, eMQT sources and selects appropriate sample collection kits based on study/ project needs

Sample Collection, Processing & Shipment: eMQT manages the full operational lifecycle, including:

• Development of sample collection forms capturing patient demographics and relevant metadata
• Provision of sample processing manuals and guidance
• Oversight of on-site sample handling and processing
• Organisation of temperature-controlled logistics to client-designated destinations
• Facilitation of export licensing and regulatory documentation.