SHIPMENT

There are thee basic steps to ship the samples to the EHI lab in Denmark, EU.

1

Paperwork

In addition to the sample data sheet, you will need to prepare documentation required for the shipment, which includes the shipment declaration and export permit documents.

2

Boxing

You will need to order a styrophoam box with dry ice big enougn to fit the sampling kits to be shipped to EHI lab in Denmark.

3

Shipping

You will need to request a express 24/48h shipment 


ANY ISSUE? Contact us and we will do our best to assist you!

1. Paperwork

Sample data sheet

There is no need to include the sample data sheet in the physical shipment, you can send it to us via the information submission form.

Shipment declaration

We will soon provide a modifiable shipment declaration template here. We will further provide templates for all other required shipping documentation.

Export permit

Information about how to obtain an export permit will be added here soon. For the time being, contact us if you have any questions concerning export permits or shipping.

2. Boxing

Styrophoam box

It is usually provided with dry ice, so just make sure it is big enough to fit both the dry ice (abundant) and the sampling kit.

Dry ice

You might order it from a local specialised company or request it directly from the courier.

Sample boxes

Fit one or multiple sample boxes within the styrophoam box.

Labels

Stick DRY ICE and EHI labels to the parcel to increase the chance for a smooth shipment.

3. Shipping

Parcel information

Let us know the dimensions of the parcel (weight, size, content) and the pickup address.

Pickup arrangement

We will organise a pickup through the EHI and will communicate the tracking number to you.

Sample arrival

We will confirm the arrival of the samples at the EHI laboratory.

Metadata check

We will check if the metadata is correct and if all samples are in the box as indicated. 

Address

Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics, GLOBE Institute
University of Copenhagen
Ă˜ster Farimagsgade 5, 7
1353 Copenhagen K, Denmark

Contact

Coordinator: Antton Alberdi, PhD
Email: ehi@sund.ku.dk