Reference Medicine Receives CAP Biorepository Accreditation, Reinforcing Commitment to Biospecimen Quality and Research Excellence

Phoenix, AZ - Reference Medicine, a Phoenix-based oncology specimen procurement partner serving biopharma and diagnostic product developers, has earned Biorepository Accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), recognizing the company's commitment to the highest standards of biospecimen quality, operational excellence, and patient stewardship.

High-quality biospecimens are the foundation of reliable translational research, enabling pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology organizations, diagnostic developers, and academic researchers to advance new diagnostics and therapies with greater confidence. CAP accreditation demonstrates that specimens are managed under standardized, validated quality systems designed to preserve scientific integrity and support reproducible research.

CAP Biorepository Accreditation recognizes organizations that demonstrate rigorous quality systems governing the collection, processing, storage, annotation, tracking, and distribution of biospecimens. The program evaluates every aspect of biorepository operations, including quality management, specimen handling, inventory controls, personnel competency, and regulatory compliance through a peer-inspection model including on-site visits to verify compliance with CAP’s rigorous standards.

The accreditation builds on Reference Medicine's mission to make oncology specimen procurement more transparent, responsive, and researcher-friendly, helping scientists spend less time sourcing specimens and more time advancing discoveries.

"At Reference Medicine, quality has never been about checking boxes or earning certifications - it's about honoring every patient whose specimen could help move science forward," said Inga Rose, founder and CEO of Reference Medicine. "We know our clients are making important decisions based on the specimens we provide, and that's a responsibility we never take lightly. CAP accreditation reflects the care, consistency, and attention to detail our team brings to every specimen - from collection through final distribution."

About Reference Medicine

Reference Medicine is an oncology specimen procurement partner that provides laboratories, startups, academic researchers, and others with the specimens needed to fuel oncology diagnostic innovation. Built by scientists, for scientists, Reference Medicine focuses on delivering a “hassle-free” experience by offering price transparency, online inventory browsing, speedy delivery times, and rapid customer service response rates. We’re focused on elevating the status quo in specimen procurement – we innovate, so you can innovate. Learn more at www.referencemedicine.com.  

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