Courier Services

2026-11-03

A . Routine Courier Services Specimen Pickup : Collect specimens from each MSDH county clinic , regional office , and designated field site Monday – Friday after normal business hours ( 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM ). Specimen Delivery to MPHL : Deliver to MPHL ( MSDH Central Complex , Jackson ) Tuesday – Saturday by 7 : 30 AM . Specimens must be delivered within 16 to 24 hours of pickup . Empty Container Pickup at MPHL : Collect and return specimen containers / shippers from MPHL to MSDH sites Monday – Friday between 11 : 00 AM and 3 : 00 PM . Site Coverage : Services must include all MSDH county clinics , regional offices , and special program locations listed in Appendix A , including Crossroads Clinic , Hinds County TB Clinic , all MSDH Central Complex programs , and the MSDH Pharmacy . B . STAT Services Immediate , same - day pickup and direct delivery between designated MSDH sites ( including MPHL , MSDH Pharmacy , MSDH Central Complex program offices ) with no intermediate stops . Response time must be within 2 hours of the request . Must follow MPHL ’ s authorized requester list for STAT activation . C . Specialized Services As requested by MPHL , MSDH Pharmacy , or MSDH Central Complex program offices , make additional trips to retrieve missed or unavailable specimens within a specified timeframe . 3 . Transport Conditions Maintain controlled environment of 59 ° F – 80 . 6 ° F ( 15 ° C – 27 ° C ) during transport . Prevent exposure to extreme temperatures or unconditioned vehicle spaces . Secure specimens to prevent shifting , vibration damage , or spills . Provide hazard spill kits in each courier vehicle with usage instructions . 4 . Communication & Coordination Maintain 24 / 7 dispatch availability with up - to - date contact information . Immediately report issues to MPHL MSDH Pharmacy , or MSDH Central Complex dispatch via telephone while in transit . Maintain confidentiality and integrity of specimen information .

Mississippi

2026-04-29