How do I ship a blood sample internationally?

Enclose dried-blood samples on absorbent pads or cards in water- tight plastic bags and ship them inside a Tyvek® or flexible plastic envelope, padded envelope, paperboard envelope or paper mailer measuring 6″ x 8″ or larger. Cushion samples on glass or plastic slides and ship them inside a sturdy outer container.

How do you send a blood sample by courier?

1. Empty transport box.
2. Place a layer of perforated sponge at bottom.
3. Place specimens sealed in ‘Zip lock bag’ over the perforated sponge.
4. Cover specimens with second layer of perforated sponge.
5. Place un-perforated sponge and close the lid.
6. Seal the cardboard box and transport to laboratory immediately.

How can I send blood sample by courier in India?

You can send blood samples to India through either World courier or pdp couriers. You have to call them for the progress. You can also send through FedEx. FedEx has clinical parcel section.

Can you send blood internationally?

Blood, urine, fluids, and other specimens containing or suspected of containing infectious substances must be shipped according to applicable government, International Air Transport Association (IATA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations.

Can I ship blood through FedEx?

Liquid blood and liquid blood products must always be placed in sturdy outer packaging before being placed in the FedEx Clinical Pak. Shipments marked or labelled as hazard/dangerous goods class 6.2 (infectious materials) and shipments containing dry ice cannot be shipped in FedEx packaging.

How much does it cost to ship blood samples?

For those U.S. destinations, the average shipping cost per package was $11.20; the average shipment to the international destinations was $113.34. Shipping dried blood versus frozen samples saved 94\% for domestic shipping and 77\% to international destinations.

How do labs transport blood samples?

Place all primary samples in a sealable, leak-proof secondary container labeled with a biohazard symbol. Suitable secondary containers can include a plastic specimen bag with a zip closure or plastic container with a fitted lid.

Can you send blood samples in the post?

UK – Allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below: Samples must not exceed 5litres/5kgs. Pack in a leak proof or sift proof inner and protect by cushioning material in rigid outer packaging.

How do you package blood samples?

to prevent breakage of tubes, wrap paper towel or bubble wrap around each individual tube to cushion. seal wrapped tubes in ziploc bag to contain possible leakage. a small sturdy box is ideal for shipping of sample – use additional padding (bubble wrap, newspaper, paper towel) to cushion contents.

Can you mail blood samples?

Yes, with the right packaging. If the blood you’d like to mail is pathogen-free, the United States Postal Service is happy to transport it by ground or air. (Same goes for saliva, urine, and stool samples.) Category B includes materials that are somewhat less infectious—like blood infected with HIV.

How do I ship plasma samples?

Place samples in a zip-lock plastic bag and pack upright in a Styrofoam box (about 10 cubic inches in size) with at least 5 lbs. of dry ice. Include the Requisition Form in a plastic bag and tape to the outside lid of the box.

How is whole blood shipped?

Ship at room temperature (whole blood) or refrigerated using ice packs or wet ice sealed in plastic bags (amniocytes, buccal swabs), according to DOT regulations for biological specimens. Wrap samples in absorbent materials to safeguard from freezing or breakage.

How do I import blood samples to USA?

AFC International can help you follow the importing process for blood samples closely during the import process. When you are shipping blood samples, they require the proper CDC shipping category label, which mandates what kind of shipping requirements are needed to ship your package safely.

What kind of shipping label do I need for blood samples?

When you are shipping blood samples, they require the proper CDC shipping category label, which mandates what kind of shipping requirements are needed to ship your package safely. Request the proper import permit to ship your blood samples properly.

Why use a specimen courier service for blood samples?

Transporting blood samples is never simple, but our specimen courier service can help prevent delays, financial losses and ensure that results are never compromised.

Why choose TNT for your blood courier services?

That’s why, here at TNT, we offer a number of blood courier services, from specimen transport to microbiology specimen collection and transport. We have years of experience of developing a specialist service for the transportation of blood samples, and we can ensure that your healthcare service can continue its vital work.