Lab Update: Updated Specimen Packing During Summer Time

Published on
June 24, 2026

Most Important Packing Requirements

  • Use all ice packs included in the kit.
  • Freeze all ice packs for at least 24 hours before collection.
  • SST (LPP+) tubes only may be placed directly against and between all 3 frozen ice packs.
  • All the non-SST tubes, ACD, LAV, BLU should be kept away from direct icepack contact.
  • Ship specimens the same day via FedEx Priority Overnight.

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Primary Instruction Source

Please use the Specimen Collection & Handling Procedures on the back of the requisition form as the complete instruction source for blood draw, specimen handling, packaging, and return shipping. A requisition form is included with each kit.

Click here to view Specimen Collection & Handling Procedures.‍

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Visual Packing Reference Guide

We have also included a Specimen Packing Reference Guide as a visual companion to help simplify the packing process and reinforce proper tube placement and packaging requirements.

Click here to view Visual Packing Reference Guide.

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