SPECIMEN SHIPPING
MAKE SURE SPECIMENS GET TO US
MLabs has a courier service in place that provides regular pick-up and delivery for established clients within our geographic service area. Schedules are arranged in accordance with client needs and the limitations of distance and time. For non-established clients, special courier arrangements can be made.
Send specimens by express mail or courier service to:
Michigan Medicine Laboratories (MLabs)
N-LNC Room G451 Bldg 35
2800 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2800
Photo: First specimen received by MLabs at the new NCRC facility.
SPECIMEN LABELING
LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY LABEL
Our policy requires that ALL specimens, including slides, are labeled with both the patient’s legalfirst and last name as well as a second identifier. Specimens without proper labeling including two second identifiers will not be tested and we will recommend that a new specimen be obtained if possible.
ALL SPECIMENS MUST INCLUDE
FIRST IDENTIFIER
Legal First Name & Last Name
AND SECOND IDENTIFIER
Date of Birth
Social Security #
Medical Record #
Accession #
Requisition #
Specimen Barcode
LABORATORY HOURS
If you have a STAT delivery or concerned about sending around our holiday hours, please call Client Services 800.862.7284.
GENERAL HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
SATURDAY
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Noon)
HOLIDAY HOURS
January 1, 2026, New Year’s Day (Thursday)
May 25, 2026 Memorial Day (Monday)
July 3, 2026 Independence Day (Friday)
September 7, 2026; Labor Day (Monday)
November 26, 2026; Thanksgiving Day (Thursday)
December 25, 2026; Christmas Day (Friday)
Package receiving may be delayed on Michigan Medicine holidays. Please contact MLabs Client Services at 800.862.7284 to verify or make delivery arrangements.