Decontamination & Relocation
We perform thorough onsite equipment decontamination and controlled shutdown, then prepare your instruments for safe relocation, long-term storage, or international shipping — fully compliant and transport-ready.
Our Process
What's Included in a Decontamination & Relocation Service
Every decontamination and relocation engagement follows a structured, safety-first process to protect your staff, comply with regulations, and ensure your instrument arrives at its destination in full working condition.
Biohazard Assessment & Safety Planning
Our engineer conducts an onsite risk assessment before any work begins, identifying hazardous fluids, reagents, and contamination levels to establish a safe work plan.
Internal Fluid Purge & Flush
All internal fluidic pathways — reagent lines, waste lines, sample tubing, and reservoirs — are fully purged and flushed to remove biological material and chemical residue.
Chemical Decontamination
Appropriate decontaminating agents are applied to all accessible internal and external surfaces, neutralizing biological agents and ensuring the instrument is safe to handle and transport.
Controlled Instrument Shutdown
The analyzer is powered down following the manufacturer's shutdown procedure — including software shutdown, probe parking, and hardware lockout — to prevent damage during transit.
Packaging & Crating Preparation
Probes, arms, and fragile components are secured per OEM guidelines. The instrument is wrapped, padded, and prepared for relocation — whether across the hall or across the country.
Decontamination Certificate & Documentation
A signed decontamination certificate is issued upon completion — required by most shipping carriers and receiving facilities — along with a full service report for your records.
When You Need This Service
Common Decontamination & Relocation Scenarios
Our team handles decontamination and relocation for laboratories at every stage — from facility moves to equipment sales and long-term storage.
Lab Moves & Facility Relocation
Moving to a new facility or reconfiguring your lab space? We decontaminate and safely shut down your analyzers so they can be moved without risk to personnel or instrument integrity.
Equipment Sale or Trade-In
Selling or trading in a used analyzer requires a decontamination certificate. We prepare your equipment to meet carrier and buyer requirements, protecting both parties in the transaction.
Long-Term Storage
If an instrument is being taken offline for storage, proper decontamination and shutdown prevents internal corrosion, fluid degradation, and biological hazards during the storage period.
Depot Repair Shipping
Before shipping an instrument to our depot for repair or refurbishment, decontamination is required. We handle the full process and provide the certificate needed for the carrier.
Instrument Retirement & Disposal
End-of-life instruments must be decontaminated before disposal or recycling. We provide compliant decontamination and documentation to satisfy facility, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
International Shipping
International shipments require thorough decontamination and certified documentation to clear customs. We prepare your equipment to comply with import and export regulations across borders.
Why IDE
Safe, Compliant, and Transport-Ready
Certified Decontamination Protocols
Our engineers follow established biohazard decontamination standards and OEM shutdown procedures, ensuring every instrument is fully safe before it leaves your facility.
Experienced with All Major Platforms
We service Abbott, Beckman Coulter, Siemens, Roche, and more — so our team knows the exact shutdown and decontamination procedure for your specific instrument model.
Carrier-Compliant Packaging
We prepare instruments according to carrier and OEM crating specifications, reducing the risk of transit damage and ensuring your equipment arrives in the same condition it left.
Official Decontamination Certificates
We issue signed decontamination certificates accepted by shipping carriers, receiving facilities, and regulatory bodies — eliminating delays at pickup, delivery, or customs.
Onsite Service, Your Schedule
We come to you. Our engineers coordinate around your lab's workflow to minimize disruption, performing the full decontamination and shutdown process at your facility.
Full Service Documentation
Every engagement includes detailed service records documenting the decontamination process, materials used, and shutdown status — ready for audits and chain-of-custody requirements.
Our Services
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Preventive Maintenance
Scheduled OEM-compliant maintenance to keep your instruments running at peak efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime.
Decontamination & Relocation
Thorough onsite decontamination and safe equipment shutdown in preparation for relocation, storage, or shipping.
Corrective Maintenance & Repair
Emergency and planned corrective repair nationwide. Engineers arrive pre-briefed with the right parts for your specific instrument error.
Depot Level Service
Ship your instrument to our facility for comprehensive service, repair, or refurbishment at reduced cost — no travel charges.
Refurbishment
Full frame-up rebuild — tubing, filters, seals, optics, laser, and photometer — QC'd to meet or exceed OEM specifications.
Installation, Training & IQ/OQ
Onsite installation, IQ/OQ validation, staff training, and re-commissioning services performed per manufacturer's manual.
Extended Service & Warranty
Renewable multilevel service options once your original warranty expires — tailored coverage for your lab's needs and budget.
Service Agreements
Custom agreements covering your full PM schedule and support needs — enjoy hassle-free maintenance all year long.
Need Decontamination or Relocation Services?
Contact our service team by calling or fill out the form below and an engineer will reach out to assess your equipment and coordinate a convenient onsite visit.