Specimen Transport
Specimens are shipped to Therapath along with relevant clinical information and a completed requisition form. Specimen collection kits are available upon request. Collection kits include:
- Specimen container (1.25 gallon plastic container with lid)
Large plastic bag with tie cord
- Foam insulating container and shipping box
- Pre-paid shipping label and requisition form
- After appropriate fixation, please package the brain by removing the entire sample from the formalin solution.
- Wet cloth, tissues and/or gauze with formalin and wrap the brain sample.
- Place the specimen in the provided plastic container and close tightly with the lid. Affix a sturdy label to the exterior of the bucket. The label should contain two identifiers for the patient, such as patient name and date of birth.
- Place the container in provided large plastic bag, remove excess air and seal with the tie cord. Place the bagged container in the Styrofoam container. Enclose the container in the cardboard shipping box and seal the box.
Call Client Services at 800-681-4338 to schedule a pickup. Call early to allow sufficient time to complete the pickup in advance of your closing. Drivers commonly need a three-hour pickup window.
Please contact our Client Services team if you have questions about submitting samples.
Specimen Transport
Specimens are shipped to Therapath along with relevant clinical information and a completed requisition form. Specimen collection kits are available upon request. Collection kits include:
- Specimen container (1.25 gallon plastic container with lid)
Large plastic bag with tie cord
- Foam insulating container and shipping box
- Pre-paid shipping label and requisition form
- After appropriate fixation, please package the brain by removing the entire sample from the formalin solution.
- Wet cloth, tissues and/or gauze with formalin and wrap the brain sample.
- Place the specimen in the provided plastic container and close tightly with the lid. Affix a sturdy label to the exterior of the bucket. The label should contain two identifiers for the patient, such as patient name and date of birth.
- Place the container in provided large plastic bag, remove excess air and seal with the tie cord. Place the bagged container in the Styrofoam container. Enclose the container in the cardboard shipping box and seal the box.
Call Client Services at 800-681-4338 to schedule a pickup. Call early to allow sufficient time to complete the pickup in advance of your closing. Drivers commonly need a three-hour pickup window.
- Please contact our Client Services team if you have questions about submitting samples.