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(This information is for ORC/Trafford sites only)
For urgent samples within normal working hours (until 5.30pm), we no longer provide urgent courier transport. You will need to arrange your own transport.
- Samples should be packaged in a sample bag and an appropriate secondary container, with the delivery address clearly displayed
- Tell the laboratory that the sample is on its way by calling our Business Support Team on 0161 701 0110 or 0161 276 4428 and providing all relevant information (PID, tests requested, your contact number if you want the analyst to call you with the result)
- Samples should be delivered to Central Specimen Reception, in the Clinical Sciences Centre, at the Oxford Road Campus
Out-of-hours
For urgent samples sent out-of-hours, let the laboratory know about its arrival by calling the switchboard on 0161 276 1234. Ask to speak to the duty clinical scientist for the appropriate laboratory department and remember to leave your contact details if you want the analyst to call you with the result.
Remember:
- Samples should be packaged in a sample bag and an appropriate secondary container, with the delivery address clearly displayed
- Samples should be delivered to Central Specimen Reception, in the Clinical Sciences Centre, at the Oxford Road Campus
(Last reviewed October 2020)