Pro-curo is used by NHS trusts, leading universities, government agencies, and specialist research institutes to manage human tissue traceability, sample inventories, and regulatory compliance.
From small research groups to large NHS tissue services, our clients span the full range of organisations that handle human tissue under the Human Tissue Act and EU Tissue Directive.
Every organisation has different requirements. Here are some real-world examples of how Pro-curo has been deployed to solve specific tissue tracking and sample management challenges.
A small research group collecting human samples under an HTA licence needed a traceable system with a full audit trail. Pro-curo's pre-defined location structures allowed them to profile their -80 freezers and liquid nitrogen vessels to exact specifications — shelves, racks, trays, and boxes. The history function provides complete traceability of every sample from introduction into the system, and the flexible data input means they can attach consent PDFs directly to individual sample records.
This biobank manages samples through multiple rooms — office, receiving, two processing rooms, and freezer storage. Pro-curo was set up with barcode labels at every location. Samples are scanned at each stage — receiving, processing, splitting, and final storage — creating a complete chain-of-custody visible in the sample history. The system handled their complex multi-room workflow within a restricted budget, and the history view makes it immediately obvious if a sample has missed any step in the process.
A research laboratory with a main site and a satellite laboratory in another part of the country needed to track samples across both locations. Pro-curo Enterprise was deployed on a central server, giving both sites access to the same data. An "In Transit" location tracks samples being moved between sites via carrier, and dispatch notes are printed automatically. Portable barcode scanners at the satellite site allow samples to be booked into freezer storage immediately on arrival — maintaining full traceability without needing a computer at the freezer.
A research group with several freezers and nitrogen storage vessels needed to track which technician removed which samples and to which lab bench. Pro-curo was set up with named bench locations (Lab Bench 01–04) in addition to standard freezer storage. Technicians search for samples, print pick lists, scan samples out to their bench barcode, and scan them back to freezer storage when finished — or record disposal with a reason. The project-based access control ensures each research group sees only their own data.
In-depth guides on human tissue traceability, HTA legislation, and best practices for sample management in regulated environments.
An overview of why sample tracking matters, what can go wrong without it, and key considerations when selecting tracking software for your laboratory.
Read White PaperHow the Human Tissue Act 2004 and the HTA's licensing framework shape traceability requirements — and how electronic systems help establishments stay compliant.
Read White PaperWhy an unbroken chain of custody is essential for human tissue, what regulators expect, and how to build a system that satisfies both the HTA and EU Tissue Directive.
Read White PaperThe practical case for replacing paper logbooks and spreadsheets with purpose-built software — covering risk, efficiency, regulatory pressure, and implementation.
Read White PaperA plain-language guide to Directive 2004/23/EC, its implementing directives, and the traceability and quality obligations that apply to tissue establishments across Europe.
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