This can sometimes seem overwhelming but don't worry we are here to help.

The most important thing you must do is carefully read all the instructions and shipping information for your laboratory test a few days in advance, never leave it till the last day and always use all the packaging we provide you with to comply with local shipping regulations and protect your valuable specimen.

• I am currently in the UK
• Paying for your return shipping
• When to send your specimen
• How to package your specimen
• I am currently outside the UK

I am in the UK

If the specimen you are returning is  less than 50ml of liquid then you can return your specimen via the Royal Mail. Visit your local post office and request “Special Delivery by 1 pm”. This is a next working day delivery and will ensure your package is traceable to ensure timely and safe delivery to us. Payment for this service is not included and you will need to make payment directly at the post office counter. 

Paying for your return shipping

The return shipping fee is not included within the price of your test as this is optional, some customers choose to make their own arrangements. But if you paid us directly for your laboratory test then you will be responsible for paying for your shipping. 

Locate your email order confirmation which we sent to you & select the Return Shipping option. This will log you back into your account to make a payment or just log in to your account and find your last order.

When to send your specimen

Send your specimen as soon as possible following completion. If you have a blood test, it should be sent the same day as your blood draw.

Returning Urine, Saliva, Blood or Faeces

If the item you are returning contains some form of Biological Substances, then read on. Your specimen must be properly packaged in the biohazard sealable bag supplied along with the provided absorbent material, this must then be placed within its hard box or crush-proof shell. 

Finally, place it into the return mailing bag also provided. Please ensure all relevant paperwork is also enclosed.

If your specimen is greater than 50ml you may need to use one of our optional courier services or via a courier service of your own choosing.

If you choose to use our optional courier services, then please record the tracking number which is printed on your label. You need this to ensure you can track it.

Don’t leave booking your courier to the day you want to ship your specimen. Book the courier at least one working day beforehand, otherwise you will be disappointed. You will also be subject to a mandatory same-day shipping surcharge of £5.00.

Using the Post Office in the UK

There are strict guidelines for sending diagnostic samples via the post office in the UK so we hope the following helps you. Generally, specimens are referred to as a Biological Substance and are covered under a category of potentially hazardous goods known as UN3373 Biological Substances Category B, so this really refers to anything that could leak or drip. If there is no liquid component or it is under 50ml,  then you can send it via the Royal Mail. If using the Post Office, we request only "Special Delivery by 1 PM". Do not request a “special Delivery 9 am” or a Saturday delivery.

Returning your sample within the UK via UPS Courier

Within your test collection kit, we provide you with a UPS label and packing bag to return your completed specimen. If you use this optional service, there will be a shipping fee charged in addition to your laboratory test analysis. This must be paid directly to Regenerus Laboratories and not to UPS. The service will ship your specimen overnight to arrive with us the next working day.

You can track your package with UPS by recording the Tracking Number across the middle of your shipping label commencing. Track your package with this link https://www.ups.com/dropoff?loc=en_GB

Book a collection one working day in advance by calling UPS directly on 03457 877 877 or locate a drop of point with this link. (https://www.ups.com/dropoff?loc=en_GB)

Sending your sample to Europe

Within your test collection kit we provide you with a DHL packing bag to return your completed specimen directly to the laboratory. DHL labels are only valid for 5 days so this is not included within your test collection kit. 

When you know the date you wish to send your specimen, make payment via the order confirmation email and complete your shipping requirements.

 Your test must be fully paid for before we can email you your shipping label.

Do not order your label on the day of your blood draw appointment, you must provide at least one full working days notice to receive your shipping label.

If you are having a blood test we recommend a morning appointment Monday to Thursday. Do not book appointments for a Friday.

You can book a collection by telephoning DHL directly on 0844 248 0844 or locate a DHL drop off point by visiting this link. https://parcel.dhl.co.uk/dhl-service-point/find-your-nearest/

Sending your sample to the USA via FedEx

In very few instances your specimen will be shipped directly to the USA due to time sensitivity. Your test collection kit will provide you with full instructions.

Within your test kit pack, we provide you with a FedEx packing bag to return your completed specimen directly to the laboratory. FedEx labels are only valid for 7 days so this is not included within your test collection kit.

When you know the date you wish to send your specimen, make payment via the order confirmation email and complete your shipping requirements.

Do not order your label on the day of your blood draw appointment, you must provide at least one full working days notice to receive your shipping label. if you are having a blood test we recommend a Morning appointment Monday to Thursday. Do not book appointments for a Friday. You can book a collection by telephoning FedEx directly on: 0845 607 0809

International Customers, returning specimens to the UK.

If you are an international customer and live overseas you will need to return your specimen to Regenerus Laboratories within the UK. The cost of this is not included within your test fee, or the outbound shipping fee. We can help but require at least one full working days’ notice to arrange this for you.

When your test is ordered we can provide you with a price quotation / estimate for the cost of shipping your specimen with DHL back to Regenerus Laboratories. If you are based in a remote location or not on the mainland continent such as an island, DHL or FedEx may charge retrospectively an additional “remote surcharge fee” after your package has been shipped. Please be aware we will pass on this cost and charge you for this additional fee after your parcel has been collected and delivered.

Within your test collection kit, we provide you with a courier packing bag to return your completed specimen directly to the laboratory. 

When you know the date you wish to send your specimen, make payment via the order confirmation email and complete your shipping requirements.

Do not order your label on the day you wish to send your specimen, you must provide at least one full working days’ notice to receive your shipping label.

If you are having a blood test, we recommend a morning appointment Monday to Weds. Do not book appointments for Thursday or Friday.

Shipping Fees

The UK and international shipping fees are based on a typical volume and size up to 1kg and exclude remote locations, or islands as identified by the courier companies.

The shipping fees published by Regenerus Laboratories are guideline fees which may vary. The guide price is based upon one test collection kit or a small number of samples combined.

All shipping services provided through Regenerus Laboratories are optional third party services and are wholly independent. Occasionally samples may get delayed or in rare occasions damaged in transit for which Regenerus Laboratories hold no responsibility or liability for damages or costs incurred following any failure of service delivery. Please see our published terms and conditions for full details.

Unless otherwise advised, all return shipping provided by Regenerus Laboratories is payable in addition to the laboratory testing fee. This must be paid by the client or, unless agreed previously, will be charged to the Practitioner account. Please note samples delivered out of normal working hours will not be processed until the next working day. Saturday deliveries of samples are not accepted

International Customers

Please note we are unable to offer 3rd party services. 3rd Party shipping is where the UK is neither the shipper nor receiver. E.g., if you are based in France and wish to send a test to Germany, we cannot facilitate this.

Some countries have shipping restrictions and prohibit the movement of biological substances or may just be problematic and so may not be available to service.

All international shipping fees are payable in advance by the client or patient. All UK to overseas destinations, shipping fees are chargeable.