Medical Specimen & Lab Courier Service
Transport medical specimens, labs, and medical supplies
Overview
Medical couriers generate $60,000-$350,000 annually with 40-65% margins.
In 2025, healthcare facilities need reliable specimen transport.
Revenue from per-delivery fees ($15-$50), route contracts ($2,000-$8,000 monthly), rush and stat deliveries ($30-$80), temperature-controlled transport premiums, and supply deliveries.
Services include medical lab specimen transport, STAT and priority deliveries, temperature-controlled transport, medical supply delivery, pharmacy prescription delivery, and route service to multiple facilities.
Successful couriers maintain OSHA and biohazard compliance, provide chain of custody documentation, offer STAT rush service, use temperature monitoring, and serve established routes.
Medical facilities and labs as clients.
Marketing through hospitals and clinics, laboratories, pharmacies, medical practices, and healthcare networks.
Required Skills
- OSHA Compliance
- Biohazard Handling
- Time-Sensitive Delivery
- Documentation
- Medical Terminology
- Reliability
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Recurring route contract revenue
- Essential healthcare service
- STAT delivery premium pricing
- Can build multiple route contracts
- Barriers to entry (compliance, training)
Cons
- Need biohazard and OSHA training
- Handling specimens has risk
- Temperature-controlled transport equipment
- Strict chain of custody requirements
- Time-sensitive STAT deliveries stressful
How to Get Started
- Get OSHA and biohazard handling training
- Invest in temperature-controlled transport
- Develop documentation and tracking systems
- Market to medical facilities and labs
- Provide reliable specimen transport
- Build route contracts with facilities
- Maintain compliance and quality standards
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