General Shipping Guidelines

1. Seal the Eppendorf tubes containing cells or tissues with Parafilm.
2. Put the Eppendorf tubes into 50 mL conical tubes. Then pack the 50 mL tube with Kimwipes to prevent the Eppendorfs from being crushed or jostled.
3. For samples shipped on dry ice, use PLENTY of dry ice. Shipping may take 2-3 days, even though you request overnight delivery. Please pack more dry ice during the summer months.
4. Be very thorough when filling out the shipping forms. Incomplete information may lead to the package being returned to you.
5. Fill out the appropriate order form. The completed form can be included in the package, or faxed or emailed to us.
6. Do not send the samples out on Fridays, to avoid weekend delays.
7. Send us the tracking number so that we can also follow the package.

For International Shipments, please fill out the shipping form as described in the guidelines below.

Mailing samples from outside the US
Mailing samples from the UK and Europe

Mailing Samples From Outside the US

Give the following information on the Commercial Invoice Form:

Samples MUST be kept in DRY ICE, if applicable.

Description of Goods:
1. ____ tubes of protein extract from ____________________, each tubes contains_____mg of proteins.
2. All samples are Non-Hazardous / Non-Infectious
3. All samples are for Lab testing and Research use only
4. Material does not contain any animal or cell culture derived products or additives such as albumin or serum
5. Material was NOT derived from any animal or cell culture derived products

Value: $1, no commercial value

Reason for Export: Collaborative research purposes

Manufacturer: __________________________________ (Your institution and address)

Country of Origin ___________________________

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), if applicable.

Description of Goods:
1. ____ tubes of protein extract from ____________________, each tubes contains_____mg of proteins.
2. All samples are Non-Hazardous / Non-Infectious
3. All samples are for Lab testing and Research use only
4. Material does not contain any animal or cell culture derived products or additives such as albumin or serum
5. Material was NOT derived from any animal or cell culture derived products

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)