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Dear valued customer,

As the Holiday Season approaches, we want to keep you informed about our upcoming closures to ensure a seamless experience for you and your laboratory.

Please note that our office operations and order processing department will be closed during these times:

Thanksgiving Day Closure:
Thursday, November 28, 2024


Black Friday Half-Day:
Friday, November 29, 2024

We will have team members available to take your calls and orders 6am-11am PST.

 

Last day for overnight delivery is Tuesday, November 26 for delivery Wednesday, November 27th. Any temperature sensitive orders placed on Wednesday will ship out on December 2nd.

To facilitate a smooth transition during these closures, we kindly request that you plan your orders, requests, and inquiries accordingly. If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to contact our customer support team at custservice@hardydiagnostics.com or call us toll-free at 800-266-2222.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this holiday period. Thank you for choosing Hardy Diagnostics as your trusted partner. In this season of Thanksgiving, we would like to express our gratitude for your continued support and reliance on our services!
From our lab to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

We are currently upgrading our website. You may experience delays or limited access to certain features.
Thank you for your patience as we enhance your experience!

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