Before You Submit Samples

SAMPLE SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

• Submit uroliths dry, do not submit in formalin, water, or urine.
• Identify and appropriately label all containers.
• Fill out submission form completely, including clinic address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address.
• Samples can be sent via US Mail or through your preferred shipper.  For packaging instructions for non-infectious clinical samples see:  United States Postal Service Packaging Instruction 6C or contact your preferred shipper for instructions on complying with  IATA Regulation 3.6.2.2.3.6.
• Use your complete return address.
• Use our complete mailing address.
• Affix sufficient postage (www.usps.com).

THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE REGARDS THE FOLLOWING AS SUSPICIOUS

Packages with:

• No return address
• Powdery substances on the outside 
• Excessive or insufficient postage
• Handwritten or poorly typed address
• Incorrect or insufficient address
• Excessive amount of tape
• Strange odors or stains
• Restrictive endorsements such as "Personal" or "Confidential"