Hours of Operations
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
The laboratories are closed on weekends and state holidays including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Days, and Christmas Day.
Hand Delivery
Courier deliveries are received from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Public Health Laboratories are closed on weekends and holidays. Special arrangements must be made with laboratory personnel prior to delivery for any high priority items arriving outside the hours of normal operation.
All laboratory samples, specimens, and supplies must be taken to the PHL specimen receiving entrance, near the loading dock at the center of the building. No deliveries are accepted in the reception area at the main entrance. The loading dock is located past the main entrance in the middle of the building, indicated with signage. The glass door to the right of the loading dock has a doorbell for specimen delivery. Ring bell to summon mailroom staff to accept delivery. All delivery persons must have picture identification and will be required to sign the delivery log as shown below.
For questions, or to arrange delivery outside of normal receiving hours, call the appropriate laboratory within PHL.
Important: When submitting specimens in person or by courier, DO NOT leave the packages or specimens outside the building. Unattended items left on the loading dock or outside the receiving door are discarded.