Avera Laboratory Network Courier Services
Avera – MedSpeed Transportation Network
Avera is partnered with MedSpeed, an ISO-certified, technology-enhanced transportation service provider, to streamline and unify transportation, improve quality and implement technology to boost security. MedSpeed moves move patient and business critical items such as specimens, pharmaceuticals and mail.
Scheduled Service for Regular Needs
MedSpeed Scheduled service includes stops that visit your location at a fixed time and day of the week.
Sending an item through Scheduled Service
- Make sure the package is properly sealed
- For specimens or other sensitive materials, affix a preprinted barcode label or print a label from the MedSpeed website (www.medspeed.com) and click on upper top corner client login, or contact MedSpeed Customer Service to register for label printing capabilities
- Place the package in the MedSpeed pickup spot at your location
On-Demand Service for Immediate Needs
Some items need to move quickly or on a day when you don’t have regular service. In those instances, you can utilize the MedSpeed On-demand service. On-demand service includes any pickups that are not already on a scheduled route.
Ordering an On-demand Service
- Contact MedSpeed On-Demand at 877-434-9366 Option 1
- Have the following information accessible: pick-up location, address, contact person and phone number
- Select the Service Type
- See the list below for the On-demand service standards
Scheduled: MedSpeed dispatchers will work with you to determine if an On-demand pickup can be done on a scheduled basis, based on existing route schedule.
Will call: Delivered on day of notification, based on existing route schedule.
Same day: Same day delivery within standard business hours.
Customer Service
Please call MedSpeed at 877-434-9366 for all customer service needs. If you have a question related to the transportation network, select Option 2 and you will be connected to MedSpeed customer service.
