Shipping Instructions

Follow these guidelines to properly package and ship your specimen to ensure it arrives at the laboratory in optimal condition.

Ship Within 24 Hours

Your specimen must be shipped within 24 hours of collection to ensure sample integrity. Use overnight courier service for delivery.

Packaging Steps

1
Prepare the Zip-Lock Bag

Place the sealed collection tube(s) inside the provided plastic zip-lock bag containing an absorbent pad.

Checklist:

  • Collection tube cap is tightly secured
  • Absorbent pad is inside the bag
  • Zip-lock bag is completely sealed
2
Place in Cardboard Mailer

Insert the sealed zip-lock bag into the cardboard mailer box provided in your kit. Ensure the bag lies flat and is not bent or folded.

Important: Do not include any personal identification information on the specimen boxes or tubes. Use only your assigned site locator study number.

3
Seal and Label

Seal the cardboard mailer securely. Attach the pre-addressed shipping label to the outside of the package.

DO
  • • Use the provided pre-paid label
  • • Ensure label is clearly visible
  • • Keep tracking number for records
DON'T
  • • Write your name on the package
  • • Include personal documents
  • • Use regular mail service
4
Ship via Overnight Courier

Drop off your package at the designated courier location or schedule a pickup. Use overnight delivery service to ensure timely arrival.

Recommended Carriers:

FedEx
UPS
USPS Priority
Temperature Guidelines
Proper temperature handling ensures specimen integrity

Ambient Temperature

Maintain at room temperature during transport

Avoid Extreme Heat

Do not leave in hot vehicles or direct sunlight

Avoid Freezing

Do not refrigerate or freeze the specimen

Laboratory Address
Ship your specimen to the following address

DIAGNOSTIC ONCOLOGY CRO, LLC

1 Jacks Hill Road, Suite 1A/B

Oxford, CT 06478

United States

Note: Use the pre-addressed label provided in your kit. This address is for reference only.

Pre-Shipment Checklist
1
Collection tube cap is tightly secured
2
Specimen is dissolved in buffer solution
3
Tube is placed in zip-lock bag with absorbent pad
4
Zip-lock bag is completely sealed
5
Package is placed in cardboard mailer
6
Pre-paid shipping label is attached
7
Tracking number is recorded
8
Shipping within 24 hours of collection