To send laboratory specimens:

  • Pathology provides courier pick up to MLabs clients and UM Health Center sites.


  • When courier service is not available, specimens can be sent by express mail or courier service to:

    University of Michigan Health System
    Department of Pathology
    Central Distribution 2F367 UH SPC 5054
    1500 E. Medical Center Drive
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5054


  • Slides or blocks can be sent by express mail or courier service to:

    University of Michigan Health System
    Department of Pathology
    M5220 MSI SPC 5602
    1301 Catherine
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5602

  • Questions:
    Call MLabs Client Services Center
    734-936-2598 (Local) or
    800-862-7284
    UMHS providers call 6-6777

    All specimen labels, including slides, must include both the patient’s first and last name as well as a second identifier such as the patient’s medical record number or birth date.


    All specimens must be accompanied by a completed requisition or electronic order.
    New clients or non-UMHS providers should contact MLabs for instructions.
  • Non-perishable, non-urgent specimens or slides can be sent by U.S. Mail to:

    MLabs
    PO Box 976
    Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0976
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