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Specimen Integrity Depends on Courier Performance. Can You Prove Yours?

Ship Steward gives diagnostic laboratories complete visibility into specimen transport, from pickup to processing, with full chain of custody documentation.

The Specimen Transport Challenge

Specimen integrity depends on courier performance. Can you prove yours?

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100+

Daily Pickup Locations

Hospitals, clinics, and offices across your area. Each needs reliable, documented pickup.

Hours

Specimen Viability

Many specimens degrade quickly. Delayed pickup means rejected samples and repeat draws.

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HIPAA

Compliance Required

Every transport must be documented. Chain of custody isn't optional.

2-8°C

Temperature Control

Temperature excursions compromise samples. Do you know when cold chain fails?

The Ship Steward Solution

Complete visibility into specimen transport operations, ensuring compliance and catching billing errors.

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Real-Time Tracking

Know exactly where every specimen is, from pickup to delivery. No more wondering if samples made it to processing on time.

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Exception Monitoring

Instant alerts for temperature deviations, missed pickups, or delayed deliveries. Catch problems before they become rejected samples.

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Chain of Custody Documentation

Complete audit trail from pickup to processing. Proof of delivery consolidated in one system for easy compliance reporting.

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Invoice Auditing

Verify charges match actual pickups and miles driven. Stop overpaying for routes that weren't completed as contracted.

Results That Matter

Ship Steward delivers measurable ROI from day one.

168+
Pickup locations managed in a single dashboard
100%
Chain of custody documentation for every specimen
8%
Average freight spend recovery through auditing
Managing specimen transport across hundreds of pickup locations requires precision. Ship Steward gives us the visibility and documentation we need to maintain quality and compliance.
RL
Laboratory Director
Regional Reference Laboratory
168
Pickup locations
24/7
Collection coverage
99.8%
On-time pickup rate

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See how Ship Steward can improve your laboratory's courier operations and reduce costs.

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Or contact us directly: travis@shipsteward.com