Each has specific packaging rules that need to be complied with. Many biological specimens have temperature requirements when shipping; some must remain frozen, and dry ice can be used, while others must remain between 2-8 Celsius, where phase change materials (PCM) can be used.
It is important for any organization shipping biological specimens to use a shipping service that can deliver within the turnaround time of the samples. Some specimens, such as blood samples, often need to be delivered to a laboratory within 24 to 48 hours of being collected. Weekends make this even more complicated since the large carriers do not move shipments on Sundays.
Another complication is understanding the carrier's delivery rules; shipments that need a signature might arrive at a lab before it is open, leading to a delay when the carrier must wait and deliver the samples later in the day.
The process of tracking shipments and maintaining a chain of custody, along with accurate reporting, can be complex for a business. You need timely updates on your shipments, especially in cases of delays that might necessitate re-sampling, and you require estimates on the number of samples reaching the laboratory each day. Traditional carrier notifications often lag in reporting problems. Without dedicated round-the-clock monitoring of each shipment, companies usually receive information about issues too late to effectively respond. Mercury addresses all these challenges by providing active monitoring and troubleshooting of all shipments.
Mercury can provide a biological specimen pickup service directly from a patient's home, adhering strictly to a tight pickup window to ensure no compromise on the timeliness of analysis back in the laboratory. We equip each shipment with dry ice, cold packs, and cold chain boxes, or any other supplies you may need, ensuring the integrity of the specimens throughout their journey. You will have full trackability of shipments and receive real-time updates on each one.
We can provide state-of-the-art temperature monitoring services for shipments utilizing both Dry Ice and Cold Packs. These services include the use of TempTale devices, capable of measuring temperatures as low as -95 °C.
Our GPS Monitoring program includes disposable non-lithium trackers with an experienced proactive tracking client support team.
Take advantage of our flexible pick-up and delivery times for biological sample shipments. Examples of specimens we ship include, but are not limited to plasma, urine, serum, blood, tissue samples, saliva, RNA samples, and cells from humans and animals. We guarantee the integrity and timely delivery of vials, preserving the quality of your valuable specimens throughout their journey. Our couriers ensure safe delivery, both domestically and internationally.
Don't hesitate, contact us today to arrange your delivery.
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UN 2814 and UN 2900 Infectious Substances Shipping
At Mercury, we prioritize safe and compliant transportation of goods. To assist our clients, we've created a guide on shipping Dangerous Goods (DG).
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Our team successfully facilitated the secure importation of biohazardous materials from Canada to the US, which was vital for a client's research as no duplicate samples were available. Our team of experts ensured precise classification, clearance documentation, and careful packaging, guaranteeing timely and safe delivery. Our support was crucial in ensuring uninterrupted research, which is essential for scientific progress.
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