# 2002/106/EC: Commission Decision of 1 February 2002 approving a Diagnostic Manual establishing diagnostic procedures, sampling methods and criteria for evaluation of the laboratory tests for the confirmation of classical swine fever (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 381), Division 1

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

It is recommended that all samples:
are transported and stored in leak-proof containers;
are not frozen but kept cool at refrigerator temperature;
are delivered to the laboratory as quickly as possible;
are kept in a package where ice packs rather than wet ice is used inside to keep them cool;
of tissue or organs are placed in a separate sealed plastic bag and properly labelled. They must be then placed in larger strong outer containers and packed with sufficient absorbent material to protect from damage and absorb leakage;
whenever possible, are directly transported to the laboratory by competent personnel in order that a rapid and reliable transport is ensured.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2002/106/annex/chapter/V/division/C/division/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2002-106/annex/chapter-V/division-C/division-1
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