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Category: Applied and Industrial Microbiology; Clinical Microbiology
Packing and Shipping Biological Materials, Page 1 of 2
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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).
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Algorithm to help shippers select appropriate packing instructions. The algorithm represents the authors’ interpretations of IATA and DOT regulations.
Algorithm to help shippers select appropriate packing instructions. The algorithm represents the authors’ interpretations of IATA and DOT regulations.
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.
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.
Markings that indicate a Biological Substance, Category B, and appropriate UN number.
Markings that indicate a Biological Substance, Category B, and appropriate UN number.
Label that indicates a miscellaneous (Class 9) dangerous good (2 kg of dry ice).
Label that indicates a miscellaneous (Class 9) dangerous good (2 kg of dry ice).
Label that indicates the correct orientation of package during shipping.
Label that indicates the correct orientation of package during shipping.
Label that indicates a substance must be transported only in a cargo (not passenger) aircraft.
Label that indicates a substance must be transported only in a cargo (not passenger) aircraft.
Marking that indicates an overpack is used and inner packages comply with regulations.
Marking that indicates an overpack is used and inner packages comply with regulations.
Label that indicates an exempt human specimen (e.g., blood) being transported for routine diagnostic testing (e.g., cholesterol testing).
Label that indicates an exempt human specimen (e.g., blood) being transported for routine diagnostic testing (e.g., cholesterol testing).
Label that indicates the outer container has met IATA-specified manufacturing standards.
Label that indicates the outer container has met IATA-specified manufacturing standards.
A completely labeled outer package. The primary container inside the package contains an Exempt Human Specimen and is packed according to IATA directions.
A completely labeled outer package. The primary container inside the package contains an Exempt Human Specimen and is packed according to IATA directions.
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.
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.
A completely labeled outer package. The primary container inside the package contains a Category A infectious substance and is packed according to PI 620.
A completely labeled outer package. The primary container inside the package contains a Category A infectious substance and is packed according to PI 620.
Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods and 13 sections which must be completed by the shipper.
Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods and 13 sections which must be completed by the shipper.
Completed Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.
Completed Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.
Agencies governing transportation of dangerous goods
Agencies governing transportation of dangerous goods
IATA-defined classes of dangerous goods
IATA-defined classes of dangerous goods
Types, proper shipping names, UN numbers, and packaging instructions (or directions) for IATA Division 6.2 infectious substances ( 2 )
Types, proper shipping names, UN numbers, and packaging instructions (or directions) for IATA Division 6.2 infectious substances ( 2 )
Examples of infectious substances included in Category A in any form unless otherwise indicated a
Examples of infectious substances included in Category A in any form unless otherwise indicated a
Information provided in the IATA alphabetical List of Dangerous Goods and applicable to completing a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
Information provided in the IATA alphabetical List of Dangerous Goods and applicable to completing a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
Selected examples of dangerous goods from the IATA alphabetical list of Dangerous Goods a
Selected examples of dangerous goods from the IATA alphabetical list of Dangerous Goods a
Comparison of IATA packing instructions 650 and 620, and packing directions for exempt human specimens
Comparison of IATA packing instructions 650 and 620, and packing directions for exempt human specimens