VDL Catalog & Ordering

Check out our new Vector Development Lab Catalog and Service Request Forms. In the Catalog, you will find a brief description of all services provided by the VDL. Additionally, we have included technical information on all adenoviral vectors sold by the single vial.

Ordering - Service Request Forms

We reformated our Service Request Forms to make ordering easier and faster. In the next few weeks, the forms will have editable fields so all you need to do is enter your information and e-mail the form to vector@bcm.tmc.edu. The new forms will also allow you to save billing and shipping information in the fields so you do not need to re-enter the your information each time you place an order.

Shipping

All vectors are shipped via Federal Express, Priority Overnight Delivery. Vectors are packed on dry ice and shipped with a packing slip and vector technical information. Invoices are mailed separately however if you need an invoice mailed with the vector, indicate this on the Service Request Form.

International shipments are also sent via Federal Express, Priority Overnight Delivery, although next day delivery is not guaranteed. Vector are packed with extra dry ice. For international shipments, we ask that the investigator provides us with all documentation necessary to import the vectors into their respective country. The need for forms and the specific forms required varies from country to country so please check with FedEX International to find the forms necessary for your country.

Some of our international clients prefer to enlist World Courier to deliver their vectors. The charge is considerably more expensive than FedEx but our vectors have always been delivered with no problems. We have sent vectors using World Courier as distant as Australia and Japan.

All packages are insured and the cost of insurance is added to the bill. The cost in nominal.

All plasmids are shipped via Federal Express, Priority Overnight Delivery. The are shipped at room temperature.

If you have any questions about shipping please do not hesitate to contact us at 713-798-1238 or by e-mail at vector@bcm.tmc.edu.