The transport of biological materials (e.g., blood, plasma, urine, tissues, swabs, DNA/RNA, biopsies, cell lines, or pathogens) under strict regulatory, safety, and temperature-controlled conditions.

Shipping biological samples is one of the most critical and sensitive parts of clinical trial logistics. These samples—often including blood, plasma, urine, tissue, or DNA—must be collected, preserved, and delivered to central or specialty laboratories under strict time, temperature, and regulatory controls to ensure sample integrity and patient safety.

🧰 Why “Diagnostics & Bio samples” Logistics Are Unique

⚖️ Handling Sensitive Volume

• Even small delays or temperature deviations can compromise sample viability, affecting diagnostics or research integrity.

⏱️ Critical Timelines

• Samples for patient care or clinical decisions often demand strict delivery turnaround.

🧬 Diverse Specimen Types

• Each sample—from stool to blood to cells—may require specific handling, freezing, or stabilization methods.

📜 Strict Governance

• Regulations for biospecimen shipping (e.g., infectious materials) often mandate certification, packaging standards, and documentation.

🔍 Workflow Example: Biological Sample Shipment Process

🏥 Collection at Trial Site

• Sample collected using standardized kits
• Placed into temperature-controlled shipper

📦 Preparation for Shipment

• Proper packaging, labeling (UN3373), and documentation
• Sample logged into tracking system

🚚 Courier Pickup & Transit

• Same-day or next-day pickup by trained logistics partner
• In-transit monitoring (GPS, temp, time)

🧬 Delivery to Central Lab

• Received, inspected, and logged at the lab
• Deviations (if any) reported immediately