
At the Veterinary Pathology Group (VPG) we offer a dedicated free of charge sample collection service to our clients. This secure, flexible, and reliable service covers a wide range of areas across the UK & Ireland and is run out of hours to ensure all samples taken within a practice are collected on the same day they are taken.
What is it?
A private, same day sample collection service, covering a wide range of areas across the UK & Ireland, provided by VPG
How does it work?
A secure lock box is fitted to the outside of a practice and samples are collected by our network of couriers
When are samples collected?
Collections are conducted out of hours to ensure that all samples taken by a practice are collected on the same day they are taken
When are the samples received into the laboratory?
Samples will arrive the next morning, following private collection out of hours and transportation overnight ready for analysis
What is the cost of this service?
This is provided free of charge to VPG clients
Why should I use VPG’s Sample Collection Service?
Sample quality
The faster the collection, the higher the quality of the sample. Using a third-party courier means your samples may not be collected the same day that you take them. Having the flexibility and confidence to take samples throughout the day, and not have to consider missing a particular collection slot is very important, especially when it comes to sample quality. Faster collection means the highest possible quality sample can be received into our laboratories, ready for analysis. Secure, same day sample collection, coupled with next morning delivery into our laboratories – ultimately allows for more reliable results, faster diagnosis, and treatment.
Increased ownership
Using a single, dedicated collection service that ensures traceability and a secure chain of custody is maintained will give you peace of mind that your samples are in safe hands. With an end-to-end service, our reliable private collection team can complete same day collection out of hours, achieve fast overnight transportation, and ensure samples are securely received into our laboratories the following morning.
Take greater control of your sample collection with VPG. If you have any questions regarding our collection service or if you have any other query, please get in touch here.
NEW: Limerick City Added to VPG Cork’s Route
We’re thrilled to announce the extension of VPG Cork’s sample courier collection network to include Limerick City.