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Chapter XII Minimum safety requirements for the transport of samples

United Kingdom

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  1. 1The transport of samples in which pathogens are known to be present or suspected of being present are the subject of strict national and international regulations that must be adhered to at all times. Virus isolates are not classified as diagnostic samples but must be packaged in accordance with international standards.
  2. 2Packing diagnostic specimens for transport
  3. 3Primary packaging
  4. 4Secondary packaging
  5. 5Outer packaging