Every April during Lab Week, we pause to celebrate the people whose work powers every test result, every insight, and every life changed through genetic testing. At Ambry Genetics, that celebration runs deep—because it truly takes a village.
This year for Lab Week, we are spotlighting something special: the full journey of a sample, and the incredible teams—seen and unseen—who bring that journey to life.
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The Life Cycle of a Sample
Step 1: Arrival & Accessioning
The moment a sample arrives at Ambry, our accessioning team springs into action. Each vial is checked, logged, and verified to ensure everything is accurate and traceable. It's not just data entry—it's the foundation of trust for the entire process.
Step 2: Lab Sample Processing
Next, the sample moves into the lab, where our clinical laboratory scientists and technicians extract DNA and/or RNA and perform rigorous quality control and downstream assay testing. These experts handle each sample with care, ensuring it's viable and ready for analysis.
Step 3: Sequencing & Bioinformatics
Once the DNA is ready, it’s sequenced using cutting-edge technology. Our bioinformatics team then processes the massive amounts of data generated—transforming raw genetic code into usable, meaningful information.
Step 4: Clinical Interpretation
That data is then reviewed by clinical and genomic scientists, who assess whether any of the identified genetic changes may have clinical significance. This step combines science, medicine, and critical thinking.
Step 5: Reporting Results
In the last step, final results are compiled into a personalized clinical report— turning complex data into insights that are easy to understand and use for patients and providers alike.
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The Teams Behind the Scenes
While the lab is the heart of the sample’s journey, it’s far from a solo act. Ambry’s success depends on a powerful, interconnected ecosystem of professionals working behind the scenes: ClinDx, R&D, Advanced Analytics, IT-Ops, IT-Dev, Quality, Supply Chain & Procurement, Facilities, Medical Affairs, PMO, Finance, People’s Team, Client Solutions.
These teams may not always touch a sample— but their fingerprints are all over every result we deliver.
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Why We Celebrate Lab Week
Behind every test is a patient, a family, a story. At Ambry, we never forget that.
This Lab Week, we honor the entire team—the scientists, specialists, support staff, and innovators—who make our mission possible.
We want to thank the entire Ambry team for your passion, your excellence, and your dedication!
Happy Lab Week from all of us at Ambry Genetics!
