Sample Transportation (Molecular)

All samples should be sent to the Molecular Diagnostic Unit within 48 hours of collection. After delivering the sample/s please inform the laboratory staff by contacting 04-562 2293 to make sure that the lab is aware there is/are sample/s. If there is an unavoidable delay between the collection of the sample and dispatch, the sample can be stored in a refrigerator at 4⁰C. It is the responsibility of the requesting staff to ensure that samples arrive at the laboratory in suitable condition. Samples should be transported on ice without freezing.