How to Buy Lab Supplies

The Lab Stockroom offers four ways to buy lab supplies: order online by card with no account required, request a formal quote, pay by purchase order with a free Business Account, or work directly with a Stockroom Specialist. Pick the one that fits how your organization buys.

Ways to Buy Lab Supplies

Individual buyers and institutional procurement teams can each buy the way their process requires.

Buy Online

• Check out as a guest, no account needed
• Pay by card, PayPal, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, or Google Pay
• Free shipping on qualifying orders over $100 to the contiguous US

Request a Formal Quote

• Itemized pricing, availability, and shipping estimates
• Most quotes returned within one business day
• No minimum order size

Pay by Purchase Order

• PO billing on net terms with a free Business Account
• Custom pricing and tax exemption applied automatically
• Faster reordering by SKU, CSV, or past order

Work With a Stockroom Specialist

• Help choosing products for your application
• Bulk, recurring, and sourced orders
• Free local delivery in the greater Rochester, NY area on orders of $500 or more

How Ordering Works

1. Find What You Need

   Search by product name, specification, or SKU, and compare detailed product specifications.

2. Choose How to Buy

   Check out online, request a quote, or order by purchase order.

3. It Ships Quickly

   In-stock orders ship same or next business day from Honeoye Falls, NY.

4. Support After Checkout

   Track orders, reorder quickly, and reach a team that knows the products.

Ordering Policies and Resources

Everything else you might need before you place an order.

• Tax-Exempt Purchasing - Submit your certificate once
• Payment Methods - Cards, wallets, and purchase orders
• Shipping Policy - Carriers, cutoff, and free shipping
• Local Delivery - Free delivery in the Rochester area
• Build-to-Order Items - Lead times for made-to-order products
• Returns and Refunds - 30-day returns with an RMA number.

Ordering FAQs

Can I Place an Order by Phone or Email?

Yes. You can place an order with The Lab Stockroom by calling (585) 360-2295, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET, or by emailing service@thelabstockroom.com with the products, quantities, and shipping address you need.

What Is the Difference Between a Quote and a Purchase Order?

A quote from The Lab Stockroom is an itemized price document your organization can use for budget approval. A purchase order is your organization's commitment to buy, which The Lab Stockroom accepts as payment through a Business Account. Many institutions request a quote first, then issue a purchase order against it.

Which Way of Buying Is Right for My Organization?

Buy online for quick card purchases, request a quote if your organization needs approval before buying, and apply for a Business Account if you pay by purchase order. For large, recurring, or complex orders, contact a Stockroom Specialist at The Lab Stockroom.

Ready to Order?

Browse more than 9,000 lab supplies, or call (585) 360-2295, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET.