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Package Preparation and Shipping
Instructions
It is essential that each specimen be
packaged and shipped properly:
- The primary receptacle, for example, a serum-separator tube
or a tube with just serum, must be leak-proof and not contain more than 500 mL
(about 15 ounces) or grams.
- There must be absorbent material placed between the primary receptacle and the
secondary packaging sufficient to absorb the entire contents of all primary
containers within the secondary package. For example, each serum sample tube
should be packed in a leak-proof plastic bag with absorbent material.
- The primary receptacle or the secondary packaging must be capable of
withstanding, without leakage, an internal pressure differential of not less
than 95 kPa (kPA - kilo-Pascal is a measure of force per unit area)(standard
atmospheric pressure is about 101 kPa).
- The primary receptacle containing the sample(s) and absorbent material should
be placed within the secondary packaging with a sufficient amount of pre-frozen
gel packs for the anticipated duration of transit.
- The submission form(s) should be enclosed in a protective plastic bag and
placed on the exterior of the primary receptacle but within the secondary
packaging.
- The use of an overnight or next day carrier is highly recommended. Shipping
charges are the responsibility of the shipper; we will not accept packages sent
“bill recipient.”
Complying with the
regulations set forth by the DOT and the International Air Transport
Association (IATA) will control or eliminate many health and financial
liabilities, both criminal and civil. Other shipping regulations (IATA,
CFR 29, 42 and 49, ICAO, and USPS) may also apply, depending on the
transport service used. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure
that any changes and/or modifications of these rules and regulations are
reviewed and implemented in a timely manner.
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