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Genetic Pharmacology Service

Shipping Instructions for Specimens

Pharmacogenetic testing may improve patient safety.

Please ship specimens to Genetic Pharmacology Service for children and adults at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Within the Greater Cincinnati Area

Local courier service

Available within the Greater Cincinnati area Monday through Friday until 6 pm. Call 513-636-4474 to arrange delivery. On weekends, call 513-860-2555.

Outside the Greater Cincinnati Area

Federal Express

  • For hassle-free shipping, all customers are provided with pre-printed FedEx waybills which include our account number.
  • This service is available to all customers Monday - Friday.
  • Call 513-636-4474 or toll-free 1-800-344-2462, extension 64474, to request waybills.
  • Call 1-800-GO-FEDEX to arrange pick-up.

Relay Express

  • Available outside the Greater Cincinnati Area Monday through Friday after 5 pm and on weekends.
  • Call 1-800-860-6288 to arrange for pickup.
  • Indicate to the dispatcher that you have a package to be delivered to the following address:

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Genetics Laboratory
    3333 Burnet Avenue
    Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039

Request a consult.