DX Category A Specimen

Our DX Category A Specimen service is provided in partnership with specialist dangerous goods carriers, offering a dedicated solution for the movement of Category A infectious specimens within the UK. The Health Protection Agency recommend DX for the transportation of the three derogated Category A types: Escherichia coli 0157, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Shigella dysenteriae.

Current legislation requires that infectious samples have to be moved in accordance with strict guidelines. With the DX Category A Specimen service, you can be confident that your infectious samples will be carried to meet these guidelines


Benefits of this service include:

  • Compliant packaging – Our packaging complies with all current legislative requirements for the transport of Category A samples, complying to IATA packing instruction 602/6.2 UN2814 (or UN 2900 affecting animals) infectious substances.
  • Assistance with paperwork – assistance with the ADR transport documentation to ensure you provide the required information for a safe and compliant service
  • Fast, efficient service – same-day collection and delivery to the door of any UK address
  • Peace of mind – recipient signature on delivery, providing reassurance that your important sample has arrived safely at its destination
  • Easy to use – just call our dedicated Customer Support Team to book your collection


Want to know more about using this service? Call our dedicated Health Team now on 01753 654654 or contact us to find out more

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