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Turnaround Expectations by Process Step

At Intrinsic Imaging, operational excellence is defined by precision, efficiency, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to timely delivery. Our ISO-certified quality management processes are designed to optimize every stage of the clinical trial imaging lifecycle, ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained without compromising speed or responsiveness.

Through standardized workflows, clearly defined performance metrics, and continuous process improvement, we strive to deliver consistently efficient, reliable, and predictable turnaround times across all imaging core lab services.

The table below outlines Intrinsic Imaging’s typical turnaround times for each critical stage of a clinical trial imaging program. Each milestone is supported by clearly defined start and completion points, enabling sponsors to objectively evaluate performance expectations and monitor progress throughout the study.

These turnaround times are established within the imaging charter, aligned with study-specific requirements, and monitored throughout execution, reflecting Intrinsic Imaging’s dedication to operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and exceptional client service.

Typical Turnaround at Each Step

Typical turnaround for each step of the imaging core lab process, with the clock definition for each step
Step	Process step	Typical turnaround	The clock runs from → to
1	Imaging protocol & charter development	Charter finalized in about 20 business days after kickoff	Study kickoff → charter sign-off
2	System setup, site qualification & activation	Reading system ready in about 15 business days	Contract execution → first site activated
3	Secure image receipt & transfer confirmation	Same business day	Site upload → receipt confirmation to the site
4	Image quality control & query resolution	24–48 hours of upload	Image receipt → QC result or query issued to the site
5	Eligibility & safety reads	24–72 hours	QC-passed case → reader assessment complete
6	Efficacy and endpoint reads (blinded independent central review)	5–10 business days per read batch	Batch locked → reader assessments complete
7	Adjudication of reader disagreement	Delivered against the charter's data-cutoff schedule, typically days after each batch	Discrepancy flagged → adjudicated decision recorded
8	Data lock, transfer & regulatory delivery	Aligned to closeout milestones and the charter's data-cutoff schedule	Final read complete → dataset delivery to the sponsor

1. Imaging protocol & charter development
Typical turnaround: Charter finalized in about 20 business days after kickoff
Clock: Study kickoff → charter sign-off
2. System setup, site qualification & activation
Typical turnaround: Reading system ready in about 15 business days
Clock: Contract execution → first site activated
3. Secure image receipt & transfer confirmation
Typical turnaround: Same business day
Clock: Site upload → receipt confirmation to the site
4. Image quality control & query resolution
Typical turnaround: 24–48 hours of upload
Clock: Image receipt → QC result or query issued to the site
5. Eligibility & safety reads
Typical turnaround: 24–72 hours
Clock: QC-passed case → reader assessment complete
6. Efficacy and endpoint reads (blinded independent central review)
Typical turnaround: 5–10 business days per read batch
Clock: Batch locked → reader assessments complete
7. Adjudication of reader disagreement
Typical turnaround: Delivered against the charter's data-cutoff schedule, typically days after each batch
Clock: Discrepancy flagged → adjudicated decision recorded
8. Data lock, transfer & regulatory delivery
Typical turnaround: Aligned to closeout milestones and the charter's data-cutoff schedule
Clock: Final read complete → dataset delivery to the sponsor

Figures above reflect Intrinsic Imaging averages over a 16-year history and sponsor-specified milestones. Standard and expedited turnaround times are agreed with you up front and tracked throughout the study.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the turnaround clock start and stop?

Each process step has a defined starting and completion point. Charter development, for example, runs from study kickoff to charter sign-off; image receipt confirmation, from site upload to confirmation; and efficacy reading, from batch lock to completed reader assessments.

How long do charter development and reading system setup typically require?

The imaging charter is typically finalized within about 20 business days of kickoff, and the reading system is typically ready within about 15 business days. These are distinct startup milestones whose dependencies and sequence are agreed for each study.

What are the typical timelines for image receipt and quality control?

Receipt confirmation is typically issued on the same business day as site upload. Image quality control generally yields a QC result or query within 24–48 hours of upload. The QC milestone is the issuance of that result or query, not necessarily the resolution of every site query.

How long do eligibility, safety and efficacy reads require?

Eligibility and safety reads typically take 24–72 hours from a QC-passed case to a completed reader assessment. Efficacy and endpoint reads typically take 5–10 business days per locked read batch. Adjudication and final delivery follow the imaging charter’s data-cutoff and closeout schedule.

Are turnaround times fixed for every trial?

No. Published figures reflect typical expectations. Standard and expedited timelines are agreed with the sponsor, documented in the imaging charter and monitored throughout the study, taking into account the protocol, case volume, image readiness and delivery milestones.

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