Every healthcare facility relies on confidential and secure lab courier services. Patients might not be fully aware of what goes on behind the scenes, but they are nevertheless dependent upon medical couriers for the safe and timely delivery of sensitive medical items. These include medical specimens, infusion medicine, and lab work.
Chain of Custody Requirements
You may have heard of chain of custody requirements for forensic lab work. These requirements ensure that every time a different party takes custody of a particular sample, the transfer is documented. The same concept applies to medical items being transported by a lab courier service. Before the sample is shipped, it must be labeled correctly and attached to all necessary paperwork. At each point along its journey, the chain of custody documentation must be updated. In addition, the lab courier must ensure that the integrity of the item is maintained.
Temperature-Controlled Environment
The degradation of a medical item such as a sample or an infusion medicine can occur if the item is allowed to go outside its acceptable temperature range. It is critically important that medical items be maintained at their appropriate temperatures throughout every stage of the delivery process. Some medical items are also subject to degradation when exposed to sunlight. Both temperature control and light elimination can be achieved through proper packaging and handling.
Prompt Delivery
Doctors and patients rely on lab couriers to deliver medical items in a timely manner. The viability of a medical sample can deteriorate when it’s past a certain window of time. It’s essential for lab couriers to be dependable.
Xcel Delivery Services is the trusted provider of lab courier services, with prompt pick-up and delivery, including scheduled weekly pick-ups, TSA driver pick-ups, and one-time shipments available. Our flexibility means your deliveries are customized to your exact needs, and our experience means you can trust our strict adherence to all HIPAA chain of custody procedures and regulatory requirements. Call our office in Tucson at (520) 355-4897 or Phoenix at 602-368-1300 to schedule a pick-up or request more information.
