According to the manufacturer, this product does not need to be shipped in an ice-packed container as long as transit time does not exceed three consecutive days. We will ship this item by a 3-Day Shipping Service at no additional shipping charges. Be sure to refrigerate upon receiving order.  We will ship this product on  Mondays or Tuesdays. If you need it sooner, or if a non shipping holiday occurs during the week, please contact our customer service department for a faster shipping quote.