Sample Pickup Services
Sample Containers
Our sampling kits, which are free-of-charge, are custom-designed to meet your project needs. They contain the following:
Preserved sample containers (according to the method specifications)
Labels preprinted with your company name, project name, individual sample location identification, and analyses desired
Chain-of-custody forms
Deionized water for field, rinsate, or equipment blanks (if required)
Coolers
Custody seals (if required)
Packing slip indicating all bottles/preservatives provided
Sampling instructions (where applicable)
Sample Kit Packing Instructions
EnCore Sampling Information
Sample Pickup Services

Lancaster Laboratories provides several options for courier and pack-and-ship services across the United States. Our Lancaster, PA-based courier service provides sample pickup and delivery of sample kits to your office or project location all within your project’s time-sensitive requirements. With a fleet of 14 vehicles, we’ll pick up your samples, pack them in coolers and ice, and expeditiously transport them to our laboratory for analysis within their hold time. Because it is critical that your samples get to our lab safely and quickly, all of our couriers have been trained in sample handling, sample transport, and chain-of-custody procedures.

To learn more about this service and view a map of the service area, please access the links below.

Pack-and-Ship Services

Lancaster Labs offers sample pickup and pack-and-ship services in a vast range of locations throughout the United States. Couriers will pick up your samples at your office or project site, pack them in coolers with ice, and ship them to our laboratory via overnight AM delivery to ensure your samples arrive on time and intact. All couriers have been expertly trained in sample custody, sample packing, and DOT shipping requirements. Our sample packing process ensures that your samples arrive at our facility safely, in a timely manner, and within temperature specifications.

Each pack-and-ship location also maintains an emergency supply of coolers, COCs, bottles,
and packing materials for those projects that just can’t wait.

The pickup range covered by our pack-and-ship operations may vary by location. Please call your project manager or our business development group at 717-656-2300 to check if your area is served or to request a pickup. We’re continually expanding our pack-and-ship locations and would like to work with you to meet your specific program or project needs.

To learn more about this service and view a map of the service area, please access the links below.

Map of our Same-day Pickup Area and Pack-and-Ship Service centers
Courier Services (literature sheet)