Mailing Samples on Dry Ice
NOTE: Pickup and delivery in the UW - Madison campus area is free. Call (258-1565) to arrange a time.
Mailing Address:
Kendrick Labs, Sample Receiving
1202 Ann St.
Madison, WI 53713
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Biological samples and other frozen samples:
If appropriate, aliquot samples into 1.5 ml Eppendorf tubes or other small tubes. Label each tube with an identifying number and your initials. Freeze the tubes. Embed an inner container containing the frozen samples in a Styrofoam mailer with dry ice (about 6 lb will last more than 2 days). Mail using an overnight service from Federal Express. Be sure to check "dry ice" when filling out the shipping form and apply the "dry ice" sticker with number of pounds to the outside of the package.
Liquid Dairy Samples, food samples, antibodies, and other refrigerated samples:
Samples that are not stable at room temperature but do not need to be frozen should be sent in appropriate vials or containers and shipped on ice packs in insulated Styrofoam containers. Samples should be shipped overnight.
Dry powders and samples stable at room temperature:
Ship samples in Whirl-Pak bags, other resealable bags, plastic tubes, or other appropriate containers. Please tape or parafilm all tubes to prevent opening during shipping. Samples may be shipped overnight or by ground.
Additional Instructions:
Include the completed sample ID form (PDF) in the box. If appropriate, make sure you have indicated how samples are to be diluted. Since additional information about the samples often helps in optimization of loads to give better gels, we encourage as much detail as possible. All information concerning samples is held strictly confidential. Close the Styrofoam mailer, attach the address label, and seal with mailing tape. Don’t forget to schedule a pickup or drop off the shipment at an appropriate location.
Mailing Samples from the UK and Europe
Give the following information on the Commercial Invoice Form:
We certify that all chemical substances in this shipment are not subject to TSCA. Samples MUST be kept in DRY ICE (UN1845 +9III 904).
Description of Goods:
__ tubes of protein extract from ____________________. Weight approximately _________. All samples are for medical purposes and are non-infectious and non-hazardous. The samples are harmless biological specimens for specialized testing using protein 2D electrophoresis. There is no possibility that the specimens contain the AIDS virus or any human virus. These specimens are not usable for manufacture of any drug.
Value: $1, no commercial value
Reason for Export: Collaborative research purposes
Manufacturer: __________________________________ (Your institution and address)
Country of Origin ___________________________
VAT No. Exempt (give a number if applicable)
Signed: