Sample Submission Guidelines

This downloadable document details the guidelines for packaging and shipping samples. If you wish to send samples in a container not listed in this document, please contact us at info@researchandtesting.com for guidelines pertaining to your exact needs.

Our guidelines are flexible and attempt to answer many of the questions we are asked. Keep in mind that we are here to facilitate your research and we will work with you to obtain the best results at a reasonable cost. If you have any questions regarding these guidelines, or anything else, please do not hesitate to contact us at lab@researchandtesting.com.

Please keep in mind that we would prefer you send your samples in 1.5-ml microcentrifuge or 2-ml screw cap tubes.

Shipping Samples Outside U.S.

This downloadable document details the guidelines for packaging and shipping samples from OUTSIDE the United States. This document includes information on recommended standard shippers and full service carriers world wide, common obstacles related to USDA permit requirements, instances where a USDA Permit is not required, harmonized tariffs, and Customs paperwork. This document also includes packaging guidelines for non-infectious biological materials and non-pathogenic cultures; including recommendations for primary containers, secondary containers, outer containers, testing requirements, and example labels.

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