Mobile phlebotomy for CROs
and trial sponsors
Speedy Sticks provides protocol-aligned at-home blood draws for decentralized and hybrid clinical trials — chain-of-custody documentation, cold-chain logistics, and central lab routing across all 50 states under one SOP.
One operating partner. Consistent protocol execution. No patchwork of regional vendors.
The retention math
$6,800 – $8,500
Cost to replace a dropped participant
$500K – $8M
Protocol timeline cost per month of delay
Significant for elderly, rural, multi-visit studies
Dropout rate reduction (home vs. clinic visits)
What we provide for trials
Protocol execution, documentation, and logistics — configured to your study requirements.
Protocol-aligned collection
Every visit is configured to your protocol: tube type, draw order, fill volumes, time-of-day windows, and labeling conventions. Phlebotomists are briefed on your specific protocol requirements before the first participant visit, not after.
Chain-of-custody documentation
Full CoC documentation for every trial specimen — collector identity, two-identifier participant verification, time of collection, specimen condition at hand-off, and lab receipt confirmation. Defensible records from collection through central lab receipt.
Cold-chain and frozen-specimen logistics
Temperature-sensitive panels — frozen, refrigerated, or ambient-stable — are handled with the appropriate transport container and temperature monitoring. Dry ice handling and overnight frozen-specimen shipping available when required by the sponsor protocol.
Central lab routing
Specimens are routed to your sponsor-specified central lab — not to a default Quest or Labcorp location. Labeling, paperwork, and packaging are aligned to the central lab's receiving requirements before the phlebotomist arrives at the participant's home.
Nationwide geographic coverage
Coverage across all 50 states — urban, suburban, and rural — through a single operating partner. No patchwork of regional vendors. One SOP, one chain of custody, one point of contact for scheduling and logistics coordination.
Participant retention support
Home visits remove the logistical burden that causes participants to withdraw. When participants complete blood draws at home instead of traveling to a clinic, retention improves — especially in multi-visit studies involving elderly, mobility-limited, or geographically dispersed populations.
How a trial program works
From protocol onboarding to central lab receipt — four stages.
Protocol onboarding
Your clinical operations team shares the protocol visit schedule, tube requirements, labeling specifications, and central lab routing instructions. We configure the visit template before the first participant is enrolled.
Participant scheduling
Participants book visits directly through the Speedy Sticks platform or through your CRO coordination team, within the protocol-specified visit windows. Scheduling is tracked against visit dates for compliance.
Protocol-aligned home visit
A certified phlebotomist arrives with the correct supplies for your protocol — tubes, labels, CoC forms, and temperature-controlled transport. Two-identifier verification and time-of-collection documentation are completed at the participant's door.
Central lab delivery
Specimens are routed to your designated central lab with full chain-of-custody documentation. Cold-chain integrity is maintained from collection through hand-off. Lab receipt confirmation closes the documentation loop.
SpeedySafe Protocol — applied to every trial visit
ASCP/AMT/NHA-certified collectors, background-checked, HIPAA-compliant, OSHA-trained. Chain-of-custody and cold-chain documentation are not optional extras — they are the baseline standard for every visit under our named safety protocol.
CRO & sponsor questions
Can Speedy Sticks support decentralized clinical trials?
Yes — decentralized and hybrid clinical trial specimen collection is one of our core organizational programs. We support protocol-aligned home visits with chain-of-custody documentation, cold-chain handling, and central lab routing as required by the sponsor or CRO.
How does Speedy Sticks handle chain-of-custody for trial specimens?
Every trial specimen is collected under full chain-of-custody documentation: two-identifier participant verification, collector identity and credentials, time of collection, specimen condition at hand-off, and lab receipt confirmation. Documentation is aligned to IRB and sponsor requirements and provided in the format your clinical operations team specifies.
Can Speedy Sticks route specimens to a sponsor-specified central lab?
Yes. We route specimens to the central lab named in your protocol — not to a default national lab. Labeling, paperwork, and packaging are configured to the central lab's receiving specifications before the first visit.
Does Speedy Sticks handle cold-chain or frozen-specimen logistics?
Yes. Temperature-sensitive panels are identified at the protocol onboarding stage. Phlebotomists arrive with the appropriate transport container — refrigerated or dry ice — and temperature monitoring is maintained from collection through central lab hand-off. Overnight frozen-specimen shipping is available when required by the protocol.
What is Speedy Sticks' geographic coverage for clinical trials?
Coverage across all 50 states through a single operating partner. Urban, suburban, and rural sites. One SOP, one chain-of-custody protocol, and one coordination contact for all markets — no patchwork of regional vendors creating protocol inconsistencies.
How does Speedy Sticks reduce participant dropout in multi-visit trials?
Logistical burden is a leading cause of participant dropout, particularly in multi-visit studies involving elderly, mobility-limited, or geographically dispersed populations. Home visits remove the travel requirement entirely. When participants complete blood draws at home instead of making clinic trips, retention improves — and each completed visit is worth the cost to replace a withdrawn participant ($6,800–$8,500 in re-screening and re-enrollment costs alone).
How do we set up a CRO program with Speedy Sticks?
Contact our clinical programs team to discuss your protocol, geographic scope, visit schedule, and specimen requirements. We scope the program with your clinical operations team, configure the visit template, and coordinate with your central lab before the first participant visit.
Ready to scope a trial program?
Share your protocol, geographic scope, and visit schedule. We'll configure the program with your clinical team before the first participant visit.