There are some changes to the Create Kit Request page in BioMS beginning September 26th, 2023. In the previous version of BioMS, there was a Kit Needed by date which the requester filled in and shipping options were dependent on it.
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If the Requester choses Regular Shipment, option, the Estimated Shipping Date (i.e. date Repository tenders the shipment to FedEx) will be 10 Business Days from the current date. Please note that Repository will try to ship by this date and it is not the date at which the requester will receive the shipment. The actual delivery date at the requester’s site will depend on the shipping option selected and its standard transit time for the FedEx Express Saver service.
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If the requester needs it kits to arrive sooner, then he/she can choose Expedited via FedEx. If the Kit Request is While the Repository cannot guarantee next day delivery, requests submitted before 12 Noon Central Time , are likely to arrive next day Estimated Delivery might be possible otherwise it will be the day after next daybusiness day and no later than 2 business days from the date requested. Requester’s FedEx account number must be provided in this case.
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