Diagnostic samples · UN3373
Biological Sample Courier
Diagnostic samples don't wait. A biological sample courier moves blood, swabs, tissue and other specimens from the point of collection to the laboratory inside the window where they're still viable — packaged to UN3373 standards, handled by DBS-checked drivers, and driven direct so nothing sits in a depot losing its value.
- UN3373 Category B compliant transport
- DBS-checked, GDP-compliant drivers
- Direct clinic-to-lab runs — no depots
- Temperature-controlled options with validated packaging
- Documented chain of custody
- Same-day and 24/7, 365 days a year
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The problem
A diagnostic sample has a window, and once it closes the test is worthless — the patient is re-bled, the clinic absorbs the cost, and the result everyone is waiting on slips another day.
How we solve it
We collect within the hour and drive the sample straight to the laboratory, packaged to UN3373 standards with the chain of custody documented — planned back from the lab's cut-off, not from ours.
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Compliance & handling
- UN3373 Biological Substance Category B packaging requirements
- GDP compliant (Good Distribution Practice)
- All drivers DBS-checked
- Goods-in-transit insured
- Documented chain of custody from collection to lab
- Validated insulated packaging for temperature-sensitive samples
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What customers say
“I contacted them at very short notice to transport my vaccines from Croydon to Peterborough, and within about an hour of my enquiry everything was arranged and collected. The gentleman who collected and delivered them was fantastic. He kept in communication with me throughout the journey and even took pictures at both collection and delivery, which really reassured me that everything was being handled properly.”
How it works
Booked to delivered, fast
Book or quote
Book online or call — an instant price in seconds.
Collected within the hour
A dedicated driver dispatched straight to you.
Direct delivery
Point to point, no depots, fully tracked.
Proof of delivery
Confirmed the moment it arrives.
Why Red Eagle
A courier you can actually rely on
Our drivers include former CitySprint, Royal Mail and DPD couriers — 40+ professionals on the road, day and night. No call centres, no excuses.
Goods-in-transit insured
Every consignment is covered door to door — your goods are protected the whole way.
DBS-checked drivers
Vetted, professional drivers you can trust with confidential and high-value work.
GDP compliant
Good Distribution Practice compliant for medical, pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive loads.
Direct & dedicated
One driver, one job — straight from A to B with no depots, sorting hubs or handovers.
24/7, 365 days
Genuine round-the-clock cover — nights, weekends and bank holidays, every day of the year.
Registered & regulated
RED EAGLE LOGISTIC LTD — Companies House no. 15023946, ICO data-protection registered.
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You'll know the price before you book
No hidden fees, no surcharges and no account needed. Here's exactly how a job is priced.
Our rate
Prices include VAT and are based on one-way mileage (collection to delivery). This is our entry rate for a car or small van — larger vehicles are priced higher, and we'll always confirm your exact price before you commit.
What that works out at
| Distance | 10 mi | 25 mi | 50 mi | 100 mi | 200 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | £35 | £54.50 | £87 | £152 | £282 |
Indicative, VAT included, car or small van. Longer or heavier jobs and out-of-hours work are quoted individually.
Distance
The one-way mileage from your collection postcode to the delivery address.
Vehicle
The rate below is for a car or small van. Larger vans, Lutons and 7.5t are priced higher.
Urgency
A dedicated same-day run, or a scheduled next-day or timed delivery.
Helpful guides
Before you book — quick reads
Nationwide coverage
One base. Every UK city.
From our North London HQ, around 40 professional drivers are on the road every day — delivering same-day, direct and dedicated, with no depots and no sorting hubs, to every city, borough and county in the UK.
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FAQs
Questions, answered
What is a biological sample courier?+
A courier that specialises in moving diagnostic specimens — blood, urine, swabs, tissue — from where they're taken to the laboratory that tests them. The job is different from ordinary delivery because samples degrade, so the transport has to happen inside a viability window and to defined packaging standards.
Do you meet UN3373 requirements?+
Yes. Patient samples travel as UN3373 Biological Substance Category B, which sets out the triple-packaging and labelling requirements. We work to those standards and can advise on packaging if you're setting up a new run.
Can you collect from GP surgeries and private clinics?+
Yes — clinic-to-lab and surgery-to-lab runs are among the most common jobs we do, either as an urgent one-off or a scheduled daily collection.
Do you offer temperature-controlled sample transport?+
Yes — validated insulated packaging and cold-chain handling where the sample requires it, with the chain kept unbroken from collection to delivery.
How quickly can you collect a sample?+
Typically within the hour. Tell us the laboratory's cut-off time when you book and we'll plan the collection back from it rather than guessing.
Are your drivers vetted?+
Yes — every driver is DBS-checked, which matters for work involving patient samples and clinical sites.
Can you do regular scheduled sample runs?+
Yes. Surgeries, clinics and laboratories with daily or weekly collections usually set up a business account for agreed pricing, a fixed collection window and one point of contact.