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Safe and Simple Specimen Transport with SpeciSafe

SpeciSafe® secondary packaging containers provide a safe, convenient and economical solution for compliant mailing of biohazardous and clinical specimens.

They provide an easy way to meet the requirements of the UN standard UN3373 for transport of biological samples.

SpeciSafe system for sample transport
Specisafe mailing containers system provides an easy way for compliant transport of biological samples

The extensive SpeciSafe range includes solutions for screw cap microtubes, serum vials, vacuum blood collection tubes, cryovials, Bijou containers, swabs/transport tubes and is now extended to include a pack to seal 3 Universal containers in addition to the original single Universal pack.

The SpeciSafe packs provide a shock resistant protective casing for primary containers ensuring compliance to UN3373 standards when used with 95kPa vials. The sinple user-friendly one piece package is quick and intuitive to use. It incorporates a unique ultra-absorbent gel block lining to soak up and retain any vial leakage, ensuring complete protection.

SpeciSafe mailing container absorbent lining demonstration
The SpeciSafe containers include an absorbent lining that can absorb the entire contents of the vessels, a requirement of the UN3373 standard

The clear plastic window means sample details and labels are visible and leakage can be detected prior to opening so appropriate precautions can be taken. The compliant flat pack design also reduces costs by minimising postage charges.

The range offers a complete package including UN3373 labelled polyethylene and Mail Tuff padded mailing envelopes.

See the full range here or contact us with any questions about sample mailing