For Monitors
Southern Clinical Research Associates is located in Metairie (Met-a-ree), Louisiana, on the campus of Tulane Lakeside Hospital. It is conveniently located 6 miles or a short 10 minute drive on the interstate from Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans.
There are a variety of hotels and restaurants within a 2 mile radius of the office. For the more adventurous, the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and St. Charles Avenue are only 10 miles (20 minutes) away.
Please note that during certain times of the year, flight options and hotel accommodations may be limited.
These include but are not limited to:
- Sugar Bowl (Jan 1st)
- Mardi Gras (varies yearly, always begins on epiphany and ends the day before Ash Wednesday
- French Quarter Fest (Thursday thru Sunday of the 2nd weekend in April)
- Jazz Fest (Thursday thru Sunday of the last weekend of April and first weekend in May)
- Essence Fest (July 4th Weekend)
For more information, visit: www.neworleans.com
Our On Site Services and Monitoring Hours:
Our monitoring hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Our facility has a plethora of on site services including:
- Ample drug storage – Our climate controlled drug storage containers are double locked and monitored daily with min/max thermometers
- Laboratory with microscope and centrifuge – CLIA waiver and Certificate of Provider Performed Microscopy available
- 6 fully equipped exam rooms
- -20 degree Celsius freezer and access to dry ice
- On-campus dining facilities
- Free indoor, outdoor and valet parking
- Jogging/walking trails nearby
- MRI and DXA Imaging within 2 miles
- On site ultrasonography, endometrial biopsy and colposcopy
- On site 12-lead electrocardiography
- Adequate private space for monitoring with access to high-speed Wifi, fax, copier, and shredder
- Daily FedEx and UPS delivery and pick-up Monday-Friday
For more information about our facility, please feel free to contact us by phone or email.