Standard Operating Procedures 
- Pick up at each facility between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM*
* After hours pick-ups are available providing there is access to the facility or lock-boxes and cut off times for shipping are met.
- Log specimen count and pick up time on Daily Manifest during each stop.
- Consolidate all specimens and/or related materials in one shipping container.
- Package according to IATA 650 packaging instructions.
- Fill out airbill and all necessary paperwork. (FAA/TSA and/or Airline security forms)
- Tender shipment at required time according to designated airline.
- Ensure flight is on schedule for planned departure.
- Fax, phone or EDI transfer information to designated Laboratory and Laboratory Express.
- Manifest to include specimen counts, time of pick up, tracking number for shipment, also pieces and weight of shipment.
- Retain hard copy of daily manifest and airbill for records.
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