Specimen Transport Materials

– Specimens for all test panels are shipped at room temperature.
– Each biohazard bag may contain only one patient sample.

1. Place the labeled transport tube in the zippered pouch in the front of the biohazard bag with the absorbent pad. Seal the bag.
2. Place the completed Diatherix Eurofins Test Requisition in the flap pocket (no zipper) in the back of the biohazard transport bag.
   • Verify that the sample tube and the requisition are in the correct pouch:
   • Requisition is located in the back side in the flapped pouch
   • Specimen sample is located in the front side in the zippered pouch
3. Place the biohazard specimen bag(s), each containing only one sample, in the cardboard shipping box.
   • More than one specimen bag may be shipped in the same box.
4. Place the cardboard shipping box into the appropriate Clinical Pak and seal it.
   • More than one box may be placed in the Clinical Pak.
5. Apply the barcoded shipping label to the Clinical Pak.
6. Ship with applicable carrier and follow appropriate steps

TIP: For your records, write down the pickup confirmation number for future reference if needed.