Save on shipping by using UPS EZ-Ship

For our clients’ convenience, the NVDC has partnered with United Parcel Service (UPS) to offer online access to printed shipping labels. With this service you may:

  • Choose ground or next day air as the method of shipment.
  • Print the label at your site immediately--no waiting.
  • Pay a reduced flat rate for shipping to NVDC regardless of the origin of the package.  The charges will be included in your monthly statement.

UPS EZ-Ship options

Method of shipmentWeight CategoryCost/box
UPS GroundSmall < 15 lb$10
 Medium 15-24 lb$15
 Large 25-35 lb$20
 
Extra Large > 35 lb
Billed at cost
UPS Next Day AirSmall < 15 lb$28
 Medium 15-24 lb$40
 
Large 25-35 lb
$55
 Extra Large > 35 lbBilled at cost
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
An image recommending how to reuse a box for shipping.

How to generate a UPS EZ-Ship label

  1. Visit our custom UPS site to request a shipping label now.
  2. Follow the directions provided on the screen. Note that the Client ID/Account # can be found on your invoices or statements. Please phone the NVDC at 402-472-1434 if you need to have it provided to you. You will use this number for all of your shipments.
  3. Under "UPS Service" choose either Ground or Next Day Air from the drop-down menu.

 

An example of the information needed to successfully fill out a shipping label.
  1. Print the label and affix to your package. Please do not forget to include all necessary paperwork.
  2. Ship the package using one of the following options:
    * Drop off at certain UPS locations
    * Hand it to your local UPS driver when they come to your location
    * Click the link provided as you view your EZ-Ship label to schedule a pick up for free.
  3. Shipping charges invoiced monthly through EZ-Ship will not be linked to a laboratory accession. Clinics should consider invoicing clients at time of shipment. Shipping charges will be added to your monthly NVDC statement.

Request UPS shipping label

 

Should I choose UPS Ground or Next-Day Air?

How quickly does your shipment need to reach us? The map below, showing UPS Ground transit time, can help you determine the best shipping option from your location. 

 

Map of the United States with shading indicating the number of days a package will be in transit.