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Submitting a Sample Instructions

Follow the three steps below when sending your sample to us for testing. If you have any questions regarding the form, packaging, postage or results please phone our reception on 045 866266, we will be happy to help.

1. Submission Form

Download the relevant sample submission sheet from our Form Downloads page or that specific lab test page in our A-Z Lab test list.

2. Packaging

When sending biological samples through the post it is important to follow a number of packaging regulations that are detailed below.

Samples should be sent in a primary leak proof container e.g tubes, bottles or ampoules
Lids should be properly secured and reinforced with adhesive tape
The samples should be individually wrapped using absorbent materials in case of leakage e.g tissue paper or cotton wool
The wrapped samples should then be placed into a secondary bigger leak proof container e.g plastic bag
It is important to adhere to labelling regualtions for biological material.

The package labelling must include:
The UN 3373 hazard diamond and a “Biological Substances, Category B” label on the outer package.

Inadequately packaged samples pose a health and safety risk due to leakage of contents which may contaminate other mail, postal vehicles and premises, or the postal reception facilities at the centre.

3. Post or Collection

To transport the samples to the centre you can either send it through the post or call our reception on 045 866266 and have us arrange for a courier to come and collect them.

Very important:

Remember that the quality of the sample is of huge importance to our technicians so please keep the sample refrigerated prior to transportation.

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