Shipping a blood or tissue sample across town is a different problem than shipping it across the country, and using the wrong packaging for either one risks a specimen that arrives compromised, or a shipment that fails to meet federal transport regulations. Centurion Scientific built the Bioship line specifically to solve this problem, and MediDepot carries the full range, from compact ambient transport kits through insulated cooler kits and dry ice temperature control kits, all built to UN3373 packaging standards for diagnostic specimens.
What sets this collection apart is that every kit is purpose-built for a specific shipping scenario rather than being a one-size-fits-all mailer. MediDepot's catalog spans rigid pressure vessel kits for maximum durability, insulated cooler kits for temperature-sensitive specimens, and lower-cost bag-based kits for high-volume shipping, which matters for labs that need to match packaging cost and protection level to what is actually inside the box.
Who Is This Brand For?
Centurion Scientific Bioship kits are built for any organization that ships diagnostic specimens by ground or air and needs packaging that meets postal and transportation regulations. This collection is a fit for:
- Clinical laboratories and reference labs
- Hospitals and outpatient collection sites
- Blood banks and specimen collection services
- Veterinary diagnostic laboratories
- Research laboratories shipping biological samples
- Mobile phlebotomy and courier services
Product Types
MediDepot's Centurion Scientific collection spans rigid pressure vessel Bioship kits and bag-based Bioship kits, covering ambient, cooler, and dry ice temperature control shipping scenarios.
Rigid Container (SS) Kits
The SS designated kits use an airtight rigid pressure vessel as the secondary container for maximum durability during transport. This includes the Bioship 650SS K, a compact ambient transport kit for ground and air shipment of diagnostic specimens, the Bioship 602SS DCK cooler kit for refrigerated transport of blood, tissue, or other diagnostic specimens, and the Bioship 602SS DTCK temperature control kit, which adds a dry ice label and cooler for frozen specimen shipments. This category totals 3 products.
Bag-Based Kits
Bag-based kits use a 95 kPa biohazard bag as the secondary container instead of a rigid vessel, offering a lower-cost option for labs shipping in higher volume. This includes the Bioship 602 DBK bag kit, built for shipping many primary receptacles in a single package, and the Bioship 602 DTCK temperature control bag kit, which adds a cooler and dry ice label for frozen specimen shipments at a lower cost than the rigid SS equivalent. This category totals 2 products.
How to Choose the Right Product
Matching a Bioship kit to your shipment depends on how many specimens you are shipping, whether they require temperature control, and your shipping volume.
- Temperature requirements. Choose an ambient kit like the 650SS K for specimens that do not require cooling, a DCK cooler kit for refrigerated specimens, or a DTCK temperature control kit for specimens that must ship on dry ice.
- Container durability. SS designated kits use a rigid pressure vessel for maximum protection during transport, while bag-based kits offer a lighter, lower-cost alternative for routine shipments.
- Number of specimens per shipment. The 602 DBK bag kit is built specifically for shipping many primary receptacles in a single outer package, which matters for high-volume collection sites.
- Shipment mode. All kits in this collection meet IATA/ICAO Packing Instruction 650 for air shipment and CFR 49 requirements for ground transportation, so mode of transport does not narrow your choice, but confirm your carrier's specific documentation requirements.
- Order volume and case size. Case sizes range from 2 kits per case for lower-volume temperature control kits up to 40 kits per case for the compact ambient transport kit; match case size to your shipping frequency.
- Regulatory compliance. Every kit meets postal Domestic Mail Manual requirements, DOT 49 CFR requirements, and IATA/ICAO Packing Instruction 650, so any kit in this collection keeps your shipment compliant when used as directed.
Compare Centurion Scientific Products
| Product | Container Type | Temperature Control | Case Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioship 650SS K | Rigid pressure vessel | Ambient, no cooling | 40 kits |
| Bioship 602SS DCK | Rigid pressure vessel | Cooler, refrigerated | 24 kits |
| Bioship 602SS DTCK | Rigid pressure vessel | Dry ice, cooler included | 2 kits |
| Bioship 602 DTCK | 95 kPa biohazard bag | Dry ice, cooler included | 2 kits |
| Bioship 602 DBK | 95 kPa biohazard bag | Ambient, no cooling | 24 kits |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between an SS kit and a bag-based kit?
A: SS designated kits use a rigid airtight pressure vessel as the secondary container, offering maximum durability during transport. Bag-based kits use a 95 kPa biohazard bag instead of a rigid vessel, offering a lighter, lower-cost option for routine shipments.
Q: Which kit should I use for specimens that need to ship on dry ice?
A: The Bioship 602SS DTCK and Bioship 602 DTCK are both temperature control kits built with a cooler and dry ice label. Choose the SS version for a rigid pressure vessel or the bag version for a lower-cost option.
Q: Do these kits meet air shipment regulations?
A: Yes. Every Bioship kit in this collection meets IATA/ICAO Packing Instruction 650 for air shipment of diagnostic specimens, along with CFR 49 requirements for ground transportation.
Q: What is the Bioship 650SS K best suited for?
A: The Bioship 650SS K is a compact ambient transport kit designed for diagnostic specimens that do not require refrigeration or dry ice, suited to routine ground and air shipment.
Q: Can I ship multiple specimens in a single kit?
A: The Bioship 602 DBK bag kit is specifically built for shipping many primary receptacles within a single outer package, making it suited to higher-volume specimen shipments.
Q: Why do case sizes vary so much between kits?
A: Case sizes generally reflect typical order volume for that kit type; ambient and bag kits ship in larger cases of 24 to 40, while lower-volume dry ice temperature control kits ship in smaller cases of 2.
Why Buy Centurion Scientific Products from MediDepot?
Whether you're shipping routine specimens across town or temperature-sensitive samples across the country, it's worth matching container type, temperature control, and case size to your shipping volume and regulatory requirements before placing an order. MediDepot offers Medical Equipment Financing to help spread the cost of larger orders, along with a Price Match Guarantee so you can order with confidence. Extended Warranty coverage is available where applicable, and a Military Discount is available for qualifying buyers. Browse the full Centurion Scientific collection above, or contact the MediDepot team for help matching a Bioship kit to your specimen shipping needs.