Warsaw Genomics
Sample return

How to return your sample.

Choose the method of transport and check the instructions for sending your sample back to the Warsaw Genomics laboratory.

Transport methods

Choose how to send it

Courier for hospitals and medical institutions

Instructions for sending the material for genetic testing by courier (TNT).

  1. 1

    Open the TNT shipment form

    Go to mytnt.tnt.com — create shipment and fill in the return form.

  2. 2

    Enter your pickup address

    Fill in your address details — the place the parcel is to be picked up from.

  3. 3

    Enter the laboratory address

    Warsaw Genomics, Laboratory of Genetic Analysis, ul. Żwirki i Wigury 101, Bud. CNBCh, 02-089 Warsaw.

  4. 4

    Complete shipment & billing details

    If more than one test is ordered, please send the kits together. Choose "Receiver pays" and, in the TNT customer number field, enter the number shown in the instruction attached to the received collection kit.

  5. 5

    Choose a service and confirm

    Select "Show rates and times", pick your preferred pickup and delivery dates, then confirm with "Complete the shipment". You will receive an order confirmation with a return label by e-mail. If possible, print the label — otherwise the courier will have it.

How to properly pack the material for testing?

  1. 1

    Mark the sample

    Label the test material with the patient's name, surname and PESEL number.

  2. 2

    Secure the sample

    Wrap the material in a disposable tissue, paper towel or other absorbent material and put it in a plastic bag. Close the bag tightly and put it in a hard plastic wrap or small box. Put the package in an envelope (preferably bubble-wrap). Include the signed test order form and the patient's informed consent.

  3. 3

    Send the sample to the lab

    Send back the packed material according to the instructions above.

Courier for individual patients

Instructions for sending the test material.

Important! By courier you may send to our laboratory only a cheek swab, FFPE blocks and H&E slides (preparations). To use this option, follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Prepare the parcel

  1. 1

    Put the collected material into the cardboard box your kit came in, or pack it safely if you do not have our kit.

  2. 2

    Place the closed box inside the return packaging (poly mailer).

  3. 3

    Seal the mailer tightly so the parcel does not open in transit.

Step 2: Create the shipment online

Click the Easy Returns button and create your shipment online:

Easy Returns
  1. 1

    Choose how to label the parcel

    Without a label or with a label.

  2. 2

    Choose a carrier and drop-off point

    InPost Parcel Locker, DPD Pickup or DPD parcel machine. Then click „Continue on the website".

  3. 3

    Sender details

    Enter your contact details.

  4. 4

    Confirmation

    Accept the terms (Easy Returns service and the carrier) and click „Create shipment".

Step 3: Drop off the parcel

  • If you chose the option with a label — attach it to the parcel.
  • If you chose the option without a label — write the code on the parcel.
  • Drop the parcel off at your chosen point: an InPost Parcel Locker, a DPD Pickup point or a DPD parcel machine.

Important: the generated code or label is valid for 14 days.

In-person delivery

You can also deliver the test material in person or use the free sample-collection service at our Collection Point:

Warsaw Genomics Collection Point

ul. Mochnackiego 10, ground floor, room no. 5 (on the right from the entrance)
02-042 Warsaw

Opening hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 – 10:00
  • Wednesday and Friday: 15:30 – 18:30

No appointment is required. Bring your swab kit with you if it was sent to you earlier.

For 1 hour before the swab is taken, do not smoke, eat or drink (anything other than water), brush your teeth or chew gum. For a blood draw you do not need to be fasting.

Self-delivery of the sample to the laboratory

You can also deliver a sample for testing to our laboratory in person:

Warsaw Genomics — Laboratory of Genetic Analysis

ul. Żwirki i Wigury 101, Bud. CNBCh
02-089 Warsaw

Mon–Fri: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Remember to secure the sample for testing in accordance with the instructions available on the sample collection page.

Need a hand with transport?

Our helpline is open Monday to Friday, 8:00–16:00. We will help you arrange the courier and answer any questions.