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Chapter 24 : Packing and Shipping Biological Materials
Authors:
Ryan F. Relich1,
James W. Snyder2
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1: Division of Clinical Microbiology, Indiana University Health Pathology Laboratory, and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana;
2: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
Content Type: Reference
Publication Year:
2017
Category: Applied and Industrial Microbiology; Clinical Microbiology
Book DOI:
10.1128/9781555819637
Chapter DOI:
10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
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Abstract:
Laboratory workers who ship or transport dangerous goods, in general, and diagnostic specimens and infectious substances, in particular, by a commercial land or air carrier are required to follow a complex and often confusing set of national and international regulations and requirements. The purpose of these regulations and requirements is to protect the public, emergency responders, laboratory workers, and personnel involved in the transportation industry from accidental exposure to the contents of the packages (1–3).
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
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Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig1
Figure 1
Algorithm to help shippers select appropriate packing instructions. The algorithm represents the authors’ interpretations of IATA and DOT regulations.
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Figure 1
Algorithm to help shippers select appropriate packing instructions. The algorithm represents the authors’ interpretations of IATA and DOT regulations.
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig2
Figure 2
Labels that indicate an infectious substance (Class 6), proper shipping name, UN identification number, and quantity of substance. In accordance with DOT regulations, the Class 6 Infectious Substance labels with the text “In U.S.A. Notify Director-CDC, Atlanta, GA 1-800-232-0124” are no longer permissible for labeling containers of infectious substances.
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Figure 2
Labels that indicate an infectious substance (Class 6), proper shipping name, UN identification number, and quantity of substance. In accordance with DOT regulations, the Class 6 Infectious Substance labels with the text “In U.S.A. Notify Director-CDC, Atlanta, GA 1-800-232-0124” are no longer permissible for labeling containers of infectious substances.
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig3
Figure 3
Markings that indicate a Biological Substance, Category B, and appropriate UN number.
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Figure 3
Markings that indicate a Biological Substance, Category B, and appropriate UN number.
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig4
Figure 4
Label that indicates a miscellaneous (Class 9) dangerous good (2 kg of dry ice).
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Figure 4
Label that indicates a miscellaneous (Class 9) dangerous good (2 kg of dry ice).
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig5
Figure 5
Label that indicates the correct orientation of package during shipping.
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Figure 5
Label that indicates the correct orientation of package during shipping.
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig6
Figure 6
Label that indicates a substance must be transported only in a cargo (not passenger) aircraft.
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Figure 6
Label that indicates a substance must be transported only in a cargo (not passenger) aircraft.
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig7
Figure 7
Marking that indicates an overpack is used and inner packages comply with regulations.
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Figure 7
Marking that indicates an overpack is used and inner packages comply with regulations.
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig8
Figure 8
Label that indicates an exempt human specimen (e.g., blood) being transported for routine diagnostic testing (e.g., cholesterol testing).
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Figure 8
Label that indicates an exempt human specimen (e.g., blood) being transported for routine diagnostic testing (e.g., cholesterol testing).
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig9
Figure 9
Label that indicates the outer container has met IATA-specified manufacturing standards.
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Figure 9
Label that indicates the outer container has met IATA-specified manufacturing standards.
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig10
Figure 10
A completely labeled outer package. The primary container inside the package contains an Exempt Human Specimen and is packed according to IATA directions.
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Figure 10
A completely labeled outer package. The primary container inside the package contains an Exempt Human Specimen and is packed according to IATA directions.
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig11
Figure 11
A completely labeled outer package. The primary container inside the package contains a Category B infectious substance (diagnostic or clinical specimen) and is packed according to PI 650.
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Figure 11
A completely labeled outer package. The primary container inside the package contains a Category B infectious substance (diagnostic or clinical specimen) and is packed according to PI 650.
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig12
Figure 12
A completely labeled outer package. The primary container inside the package contains a Category A infectious substance and is packed according to PI 620.
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Figure 12
A completely labeled outer package. The primary container inside the package contains a Category A infectious substance and is packed according to PI 620.
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig13
Figure 13
Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods and 13 sections which must be completed by the shipper.
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Figure 13
Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods and 13 sections which must be completed by the shipper.
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24fig14
Figure 14
Completed Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.
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Figure 14
Completed Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
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Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24tab1
Table 1.
Agencies governing transportation of dangerous goods
Table 1.
Agencies governing transportation of dangerous goods
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24tab2
Table 2.
IATA-defined classes of dangerous goods
Table 2.
IATA-defined classes of dangerous goods
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24tab3
Table 3.
Types, proper shipping names, UN numbers, and packaging instructions (or directions) for IATA Division 6.2 infectious substances ( 2 )
Table 3.
Types, proper shipping names, UN numbers, and packaging instructions (or directions) for IATA Division 6.2 infectious substances ( 2 )
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24tab4
Table 4.
Examples of infectious substances included in Category A in any form unless otherwise indicated a
Table 4.
Examples of infectious substances included in Category A in any form unless otherwise indicated a
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24tab5
Table 5.
Information provided in the IATA alphabetical List of Dangerous Goods and applicable to completing a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
Table 5.
Information provided in the IATA alphabetical List of Dangerous Goods and applicable to completing a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24tab6
Table 6.
Selected examples of dangerous goods from the IATA alphabetical list of Dangerous Goods a
Table 6.
Selected examples of dangerous goods from the IATA alphabetical list of Dangerous Goods a
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24
/content/10.1128/9781555819637.ch24.ch24tab7
Table 7.
Comparison of IATA packing instructions 650 and 620, and packing directions for exempt human specimens
Table 7.
Comparison of IATA packing instructions 650 and 620, and packing directions for exempt human specimens
Citation:
Relich R, Snyder J.
2017.
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials,
p 475-491.
In
Wooley D, Byers K (ed),
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices, Fifth Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555819637.ch24