Specimen Transport

Storage Conditions and Courier Transport
For information on specimen storage temperatures, obtaining courier specimen pickup, and packaging specimens for courier transport, click here.

Transporting Infectious Substances by Courier
Specimens or cultures classified as 'Category A' Infectious Substance are regulated by state and local government agencies, and may only be transported if certain conditions for packaging and transport are met.

Express Shipping of Biologic Specimens
Specimens or cultures classified as 'Category B' Biological Specimens are regulated by state and local government agencies, and may only be transported if certain conditions for packaging and transport are met. View Category B-Biological Specimen Shipping Booklet

Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Network

This site is part of the Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare network of Web sites, which covers a variety of topics using the same philosophy: When it comes to medical care, we know that you have a lot of options. And we want you to know that you’re more than a patient to us. You’re an individual. We would appreciate the opportunity to provide you with state-of-the-art medical care and down-to-earth, personalized attention.