FedEx and UPS will not be operating on Friday, July 4, the upcoming Independence Day holiday. Therefore, specimens shipped to ARUP Laboratories via FedEx or UPS on Thursday, July 3, will not be delivered until Saturday, July 5, at the earliest, if Saturday Delivery service is selected prior to shipping.
High temperatures are expected at transit locations. If you choose to ship via FedEx or UPS on Thursday, July 3, please pack shipments to accommodate an extra day of travel by adding gel/ice packs and dry ice. Otherwise, refrigerated and frozen specimens most likely will not arrive at ARUP at the appropriate temperature for testing. Additionally, contracted couriers providing pickup service will be instructed not to ship via FedEx or UPS on Thursday, July 3.
Today, Thursday, July 3
We recommend holding samples at your facility.
Holiday, Friday, July 4
No FedEx or UPS service.
Saturday, July 5
Limited weekend service.
If you have specific questions about your service, contact ARUP at 1-800-522-2787 or your local contracted ARUP courier company.