Colaborate Laboratory Consulting
Let’s Launch Your Lab
The laboratory industry faces unprecedented levels of change and complexity. With a full team of laboratory consultants, we help labs solve complex issues, pursue opportunities, achieve measurable cost savings, and serve their patients and stakeholders better through our laboratory consulting services and other service areas.
Our Lab Consultants
Founded in 2005, Colaborate is a full-service laboratory consulting company serving clients all throughout the United States. Our team of business, technical and advisory lab experts is dedicated exclusively to the financial and operational needs of independent and hospital-based laboratories.
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Laboratory Consulting
What does a lab consultant do?
A lab consultant helps clinical laboratories manage certification, accreditation, operations, and compliance. Need to launch a new lab, scale an existing operation, or prepare for an upcoming inspection? A lab consultant brings the expertise to get it done right.
At Colaborate, our team has dual experience: we’ve both operated clinical laboratories and consulted across a wide range of settings, from physician office labs running 40 tests a year to pathology laboratories and large reference labs processing millions. That combination of hands-on operations and consulting depth is what our clients value most.
Services we provide:
- CLIA, CAP, and COLA certification and accreditation preparation and support
- Laboratory director, technical consultant, and technical supervisor placement
- New lab builds, from feasibility through go-live
- Inspection readiness and post-deficiency remediation
- Operational assessments, quality systems, and ongoing support
How much do lab consulting services cost?
Every lab is different, from a clinic running 40 tests a year to a reference lab processing 40 million. Here’s a general sense of where engagements start:
| Service Type | Starting At |
|---|---|
| Focused project (inspection prep, compliance review) | $1,000+ |
| New lab setup | $5,000 – $100,000 |
| Ongoing support | $1,000/month+ |
| CLIA roles (Lab Director, TC, TS) | $500/month+ |
Pricing depends on scope, complexity, and duration. We offer a free consultation to define your project and provide a clear estimate. Let’s talk about your lab.
How do I choose the right lab consultant?
Look for dual experience: consultants who have both operated clinical laboratories and consulted across a wide range of lab types and specialties. That combination means they understand your challenges firsthand.
Good questions to ask:
- Have you personally managed or directed a clinical laboratory?
- How many labs have you worked with, and in what settings?
- What’s your approach when problems come up: do you advise, or do you help solve?
- Will you be available and engaged throughout the project, including during inspections?