Seattle Children's Research Institute
Research specimen Shipping Options
Requirements:
Specimens offered for any shipping mode must be packaged in accordance with current regulations for the type of specimen being shipped and the mode of transportation (ground, air, vessel, etc). All staff involved in the packaging and shipping of research specimens must have current CHEX training in Bloodborne Pathogens, Biological Substance Category B Shipping and Transport, and Infectious Waste and Decontamination, and have reviewed the institutional policy on shipping, Packaging and Shipping of Biohazardous or Infectious Specimens for Transport outside of Children’s (available on CHILD).
SCCA/FHCRC Shuttles
Blood, body fluids and other clinical specimens within approved fixatives may be transported on the SCCA/FHCRC shuttles. The shuttle runs between 7am-7:30pm. The SCCA shuttle schedule can be found here: SCCA/FHCRC Schedule. Routing slips for the shuttle are available through Children’s Purchasing: Routing Slip Form.
Some DOT-defined hazardous materials, such as formalin fixatives, may be transported on the shuttles as long as the material and packaging has been previously approved by FHCRC Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S). For guidance on approved specimen fixatives, contactthe FHCRC EH&S at (206) 667-5585 or -defined hazardous materials such as reactives, etiologic agents, and radioactive materials are not allowed on the SCCA shuttles. Other means of transportation must be used to transport these materials.
Children’s Shuttles
Specimens may be sent to Building 1 at 9th and Stewart using Children’s Green Line shuttle. The specimen may be accompanied by research personnel, or it may be secured to the specimen area and must be picked up by research personnel from the shuttle stop. Specimens are not delivered directly to the building. The schedule can be found here: Green Line Schedule. The policy on shipping via the Green Line is RTO-103.
Contact David Moore in Research Support Services for more information on shipping via the Green Line at (206) 884-7669.
Transportation of hazardous materials is strictly prohibited; hazardous materials include chemicals, infectious substances, and radioactive materials. Specimens are NOT to be transported on any other Children’s shuttles.
Taxi Service
Taxis may transport biological specimens not within a solution of fixative. DOT hazardous materials, including formalin fixatives, cannot be transported by taxi. Please use a shuttle or courier. Detailed instructions for using the taxi can be found on the Specimen Transport via Taxi form.
Courier
Couriers are professional transporters, such as FedEx and World Courier. Please ensure that a courier will accept your package beforepreparing a shipment since not all couriers will accept all types of materials. The shipper is responsible to ensure that the package and paperwork are properly prepared, and proper training is required.
Children’s has regular pick-up by FedEx and UPS at main campus Receiving. The last pick-up of the day is around 3:00pm. Please contact the RSPL or Receiving if you require shipping through another courier service.
Employee Personal Vehicle
You cannot transport hazardous materials in a personal vehicle for work purposes. Employees should be aware that when using personal vehicles for work-related activities, Children's does not provide secondary insurance to cover expenses not covered by the employee’s auto insurance.
Pediatric Clinical ResearchCenter (PCRC)
The PCRC does not ship specimens for studies, and should refer you to the RSPL for assistance.
Contact information:
RSPL email:
Fax: (206) 987-2491
Courtney Dethlefs, RSPL Laboratory Lead
Email:
Phone: (206) 987-5809
Pager: (206) 469-3192
Marshal Werfelman, Specimen Processor
Email:
Phone: (206) 987-1875
Pager: (206) 469-1281
Pam Joy, Director, Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO)
Email:
Phone: (206) 884-7863
Pager: (206) 469-6924
Receiving and Mail Services
Phone: (206) 987-3877 (Receiving)
Phone: (206) 987-2099 (Mail Services)
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