Peter
We send quite a lot of stuff abroad and it's usually been OK.
Some simple rules:
Always send the samples on Monday or Tuesday in case the shipment arrives late on Friday and gets left out over the weekend.
Check the dates of public holidays in any countries the parcel may pass through and avoid them.
Send a proforma with the parcel (stick one to the outside and put one inside) to aid the passage through customs.
Ours says:
To whom it may concern
The enclosed packages are intended for delivery to:
Address here
Store sample at –20degrees on arrival
This package contains the following samples:
…….. vials of human serum
These samples do contain human blood (non-infectious) and are to be used for laboratory testing purposes only with no further processing. They are not dangerous and have no commercial value. The samples are on dry ice and must be kept frozen.
Purpose of testing: analyses in connection with clinical trials or studies.
We also put at least one address label on each face of the parcel.
I hope this helps
Mike Collins
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Mike Collins
BMS3
Clinical Biochemistry & Immunology
Leeds Infirmary, Old Medical School
Thoresby Place, Leeds LS1 3EX
UK
44 (0) 113 392 2915
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