Kitting
Styrofoam Alternatives for Specimen Collection Kits
Styrofoam alternatives for specimen kits: molded fiber, corrugated, and plastic trays, plus the UN3373 and disposal checks to run before switching.
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DS2 Team
October 15, 2026 · 9 min read
DS2 Blog
Content Direct from the DS2 Team
Practical takes on kitting, logistics, phlebotomy, technology, and compliance from the team running the network.
Company News
DS2 Expands NanoCool™ Cold-Chain Shipper Availability Across All Specimen Collection Kit Programs
DS2 now offers Peli BioThermal's push-button, 2–8°C NanoCool shippers for every kit it builds, alongside kit manufacturing, courier logistics, and LIS/LIMS integration.
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DS2 Team
October 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Logistics
Dry Ice vs Gel Packs vs NanoCool for Specimen Shipping
Dry ice, gel packs, or NanoCool? Compare cost, prep time, transit duration, hazmat rules, and failure risk for specimen shipping, plus a side-by-side chart.
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DS2 Team
September 28, 2026 · 10 min read
Industry Insights
DS2 suite of services: the complete diagnostic support platform
An overview of DS2's four core service pillars (custom kitting, medical logistics, phlebotomy, and technology) and how they work together through a single point of contact.
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DS2 Team
October 20, 2025 · 4 min read
Technology
EMR Lab Integration for CLIA Labs: How It Works
How EMR lab integration works for a CLIA laboratory: what the interface connects, the HL7 and FHIR standards that carry orders and results, what CLIA requires the messages to contain, and how to choose a partner.
Jared Kearns
March 11, 2025 · 9 min read
Compliance
DS2 is now ISO 13485:2016 certified
DS2 achieved ISO 13485:2016 quality certification, confirmation that our processes, products, and services consistently meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
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DS2 Team
February 10, 2025 · 3 min read
Logistics
Ensuring efficiency and reliability in your lab operations
Best practices for selecting and working with a medical courier or Next Flight Out (NFO) service, from evaluating certifications to building long-term partnerships.
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DS2 Team
December 15, 2024 · 5 min read
Logistics
Maximizing efficiency in medical courier services
Medical couriers are essential to healthcare logistics. Here's how advanced practices, GPS tracking through strategic partnerships, are raising the bar.
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DS2 Team
December 12, 2024 · 5 min read
Logistics
The essential guide to Next Flight Out (NFO) services for transplant coordinators
Organ viability depends on minimizing ischemic time. Here's how NFO services and the right logistics partner keep transplant programs running.
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DS2 Team
December 6, 2024 · 5 min read
Industry Insights
Navigating the future: trends in specimen collection and laboratory diagnostics
Personalized medicine, sustainable packaging, and the other trends shaping how specimens are collected, transported, and processed.
Jared Kearns
December 2, 2024 · 6 min read
Phlebotomy
10 secrets to streamlining your specimen collection process
Practical strategies for improving specimen quality, reducing errors, and building a culture of continuous improvement in your collection workflows.
Jared Kearns
December 1, 2024 · 6 min read
Industry Insights
DS2 at the ASHI 50th Annual Meeting
DS2 exhibited at the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics 50th Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA, presenting kitting, EMR/LIMS support, logistics, and specimen collection services.
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DS2 Team
October 21, 2024 · 3 min read
Logistics
Medical logistics and transportation services
DS2 supports clients worldwide with thousands of medical couriers, centrally managed for real-time visibility, partnering with all major carriers for competitive rates.
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DS2 Team
October 20, 2024 · 4 min read
Industry Insights
Your comprehensive medical and laboratory service provider
DS2 provides healthcare organizations with integrated kitting, specimen collection, transportation, and technology services, all through a single point of contact.
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DS2 Team
October 1, 2024 · 4 min read
Technology
Integration and interfacing support at a fraction of the cost
DS2's EMR and LIMS integration services deliver faster project completion and lower costs than traditional interface providers, with 1,000+ integrations performed.
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DS2 Team
September 3, 2024 · 4 min read