Biological Terrorism Event Shipping Instructions - Infectious Substances Guidance in Accordance with Packaging Instructions IATA 602 Biological Specimen Category A Assemble all necessary shipping components: Watertight primary container Watertight secondary container Absorbent material Itemized Packing List UN 6.2 rated styrofoam insulated, corrugated fibreboard outer container with UN markings Shipping tape DPHL Chain of Custody & Request for Testing Cold packs Place enough absorbent in the secondary container to prevent sifting of all solid materials in the container. Place enough absorbent in the secondary container to absorb all the liquid in the container in case of leakage. SOLID SAMPLES: Wrap petri dishes with parafilm. Samples must be individually wrapped to prevent contact with each other. Place petri dishes or solid container in 95 kPa rated bag or container with absorbent packing material. LIQUID TUBES: Place labeled tubes or vials in bubble wrap or absorbent tube shuttle or in absorbent packing material. Roll the sleeve, shuttle, or sorbent containing the tubes. Secure with a piece of waterproof tape. Place the wrapped containers into a rigid secondary container shown to meet the 95kPa use compliance. Fill empty spaces with absorbent material to prevent shifting during transport. Use a UN Class 6.2 styrofoam insulated, corrugated fibreboard shipper. Place absorbent material in the bottom of the outer box. Place cold packs in a single layer on top of the absorbent material. Place the secondary container in the outer box on top of the cold packs. Use plenty of cushioning material to minimize shifting in transit. Place an Itemized List of Contents between the secondary container and the outer box in a waterproof plastic bag. Place additional cold packs on top of the secondary container. Place the Chain of Custody and Clinical Shipping Manifest in a separate sealable plastic bag and put on top of the secondary container inside the box. Secure the outer box lid with filamentous shipping tape. Place your return address and the CDC or other LRN-B laboratory receiving address. Be sure to list a responsible person and a 24/7 Emergency Contact name and phone number on the outside of the box. Place the Class 6.2 label bearing the words “Infectious Substance,” on the container. Place a label with “UN 2814 Infectious Substance, Affecting Humans" with the volume / mass to the outside of the container. Add orientation labels to opposite sides of the outer container (if not pre-printed on the outside of the box.) If shipping more than 50 mL or 50 g, add the “Danger Cargo Aircraft Only” label. Complete the Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods. If shipping by air, complete the applicable carrier’s air waybill. 04/19/06 Biological Terrorism Event Shipping Instructions - Infectious Substances with Dry Ice Guidance in Accordance with Packaging Instructions IATA 602 Biological Specimen Category A & IATA 904 Dry Ice Assemble all necessary shipping components: Watertight primary container Watertight secondary container Absorbent material Itemized Packing List UN 6.2 rated styrofoam insulated, corrugated fibreboard outer container with UN markings Shipping tape DPHL Chain of Custody & Request for Testing Dry ice Place enough absorbent in the secondary container to prevent sifting of all solid materials in the container. Place enough absorbent in secondary container to absorb all the liquid in the container in case of leakage. SOLID SAMPLES: Wrap petri dishes with parafilm. Samples must be individually wrapped to prevent contact with each other. Place petri dishes or solid container in 95 kPa rated bag or container with absorbent packing material. LIQUID TUBES: Place labeled tubes or vials in bubble wrap or absorbent tube shuttle or in absorbent packing material. Roll the sleeve, shuttle, or sorbent containing the tubes. Secure with a piece of waterproof tape. Place the wrapped containers into a rigid secondary container shown to meet the 95kPa use compliance. Fill empty spaces with absorbent material to prevent shifting during transport. Use a UN Class 6.2 styrofoam insulated, corrugated fibreboard shipper. Place absorbent material in the bottom of the outer box. Place dry ice in a single layer on top of the absorbent material. Place the secondary container in the outer box on top of the dry ice. Use plenty of cushioning material to minimize shifting in transit. Place an Itemized List of Contents between the secondary container and the outer box in a waterproof plastic bag. Place additional dry ice on top of the secondary container. Place the Chain of Custody and Clinical Shipping Manifest in a separate scalable plastic bag and put on top of the secondary container inside the box. Secure the outer box lid with filamentous shipping tape. Place your return address and the CDC or other LRN-B laboratory receiving address. Be sure to list a responsible person and a 24/7 Emergency Contact name and phone number on the outside of the box. Place the Class 6.2 label bearing the words “Infectious Substance,” on the container. Place a label with “UN 2814 Infectious Substance, Affecting Humans" with the volume / mass to the outside of the container. Place the Class 9 label and a label bearing the words “Dry Ice,” or “Carbon Dioxide, solid” and “UN 1845” with the mass of dry ice in kilograms on the outside of the container. Add orientation labels to opposite sides of the outer container (if not pre-printed on the outside of the box.) If shipping more than 50 mL or 50 g, add the “Danger Cargo Aircraft Only” label. Complete the Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods. If shipping by air, complete the applicable carrier’s air waybill. 04/19/06 Biological Terrorism Event Shipping Instructions - Infectious Substances with Dry Ice OVERPACKED Guidance in Accordance with Packaging Instructions IATA 602 Biological Specimen Category A & IATA 904 Dry Ice Assemble all necessary shipping components: Watertight primary container Watertight secondary container Absorbent material Itemized Packing List UN 6.2 rated styrofoam insulated, corrugated fibreboard outer container with UN markings Shipping tape DPHL Chain of Custody & Request for Testing Dry ice Insulated styrofoam container in an overpack box with UN markings and labels. Place enough absorbent in the secondary container to prevent sifting of all solid materials in the container. Place enough absorbent in secondary container to absorb all the liquid in the container in case of leakage. SOLID SAMPLES: Wrap petri dishes with parafilm. Samples must be individually wrapped to prevent contact with each other. Place petri dishes or solid container in 95 kPa rated bag or container with absorbent packing material. LIQUID TUBES: Place labeled tubes or vials in bubble wrap or absorbent tube shuttle or in absorbent packing material. Roll the sleeve, shuttle, or sorbent containing the tubes. Secure with a piece of waterproof tape. Place the wrapped containers into a rigid secondary container shown to meet the 95kPa use compliance. Fill empty spaces with absorbent material to prevent shifting during transport. Place the secondary container in the UN Class 6.2 4G rated box. Label this box with the appropriate labels. Use plenty of cushioning material to minimize shifting in transit. Place absorbent material in the bottom of the outer overpack box. Place the UN rated box in the Styrofoam indent in the overpack box. Place a plastic liner around the small box. Place dry ice in a single layer on top of the absorbent material. Surround the box with dry ice. Place additional dry ice on top of the secondary container. Place an Itemized List of Contents between the secondary container and the outer box in a waterproof plastic bag. Place the styrofoam top on the container. Secure the outer box lid with filamentous shipping tape. Leave an air gap for dry ice to escape. Place your return address and the CDC or other LRN-B laboratory receiving address. Be sure to list a responsible person and a 24/7 Emergency Contact name and phone number on the outside of the box. Place the Class 6.2 label bearing the words “Infectious Substance,” on the container. Place a label with “UN 2814 Infectious Substance, Affecting Humans" with the volume / mass to the outside of the container. Place the Class 9 label and a label bearing the words “Dry Ice,” or “Carbon Dioxide, solid” and “UN 1845” with the mass of dry ice in kilograms on the outside of the container. Add orientation labels to opposite sides of the outer container (if not pre-printed on the outside of the box.) Add the "Overpack" mark. If shipping more than 50 mL or 50 g, add the “Danger Cargo Aircraft Only” label. Complete the Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods. If shipping by air, complete the applicable carrier’s air waybill. 04/29/06 Biological Terrorism Event Shipping Instructions - Biological Substance, Category B (Diagnostic Specimens) Guidance in Accordance with Packaging Instructions IATA 650 Biological Specimen Category B Assemble all necessary shipping components: Watertight primary container Watertight secondary container Absorbent material Itemized Packing List Styrofoam insulated, corrugated fibreboard outer container with UN markings Shipping tape DPHL Chain of Custody & Request for Testing Cold packs if shipping at 4C Category B Mark & Label Kit Place enough absorbent in the secondary container to prevent sifting of all solid materials in the container. Place enough absorbent in secondary container to absorb all the liquid in the container in case of leakage. SOLID SAMPLES: Wrap petri dishes or solids container with parafilm. Samples must be individually wrapped to prevent contact with each other. Place petri dishes or solids container in 95 kPa rated bag or container with absorbent packing material. LIQUID TUBES: Place labeled tubes or vials in bubble wrap or sorbent tube shuttle or in absorbent packing material. Roll the sleeve, shuttle, or sorbent containing the tubes. Secure with a piece of waterproof tape. Place the wrapped containers into a secondary container shown to meet the 95 kPa use compliance. Fill empty spaces with absorbent material to prevent shifting during transport. Use a styrofoam insulated, corrugated fibreboard shipper. Place absorbent material in the bottom of the outer box. If shipping at 4C: Place cold packs in a single layer on top of the absorbent material if shipping at 4C. Place the secondary container in the outer box on top of the cold packs. Use plenty of cushioning material to minimize shifting in transit. Place an Itemized List of Contents between the secondary container and the outer box in a waterproof plastic bag. Place additional cold packs on top of the secondary container if shipping at 4C. Place the Chain of Custody and Clinical Shipping Manifest in a separate sealable plastic bag and put on top of the secondary container inside the box. Secure the outer box lid with filamentous shipping tape. Place your return address and the CDC or other LRN-B laboratory receiving address. Be sure to list a responsible person and a 24/7 Emergency Contact name and phone number on the outside of the box. Place the Class 6 label bearing the words “Biological Substance, Category B” on the outer container. "Diagnostic Specimens" labels may be used until 1/2007. Place the volume / mass to the outside of the container. Add orientation labels to opposite sides of the outer container (if not pre-printed on the outside of the box.) Complete the Chain of Custody (if required) & Request for Testing and attach to the outside of the box. If shipping by air, complete the applicable carrier’s air waybill. 07/05/06 Biological Terrorism Event Shipping Instructions - Diagnostic Specimens with Dry Ice Guidance in Accordance with Packaging Instructions IATA 650 Biological Specimen Category B & IATA 904 Dry Ice Assemble all necessary shipping components: Watertight primary container Watertight secondary container Absorbent material Itemized Packing List Styrofoam insulated, corrugated fibreboard outer container Appropriate Labels and Marks Shipping tape DPHL Chain of Custody & Request for Testing Dry ice Category B Marking & Labels Kit Place enough absorbent in the secondary container to prevent sifting of all solid materials in the container. Place enough absorbent in secondary container to absorb all the liquid in the container in case of leakage. SOLID SAMPLES: Wrap petri dishes or solids containers with parafilm. Samples must be individually wrapped to prevent contact with each other. Place petri dishes or solids container in 95 kPa rated bag or container with absorbent packing material. LIQUID TUBES: Place labeled tubes or vials in bubble wrap or absorbent tube shuttle or in absorbent packing material. Roll the sleeve, shuttle, or absorbent containing the tubes. Secure with a piece of waterproof tape. Place the wrapped containers into a rigid secondary container shown to meet the 95 kPa use compliance. Fill empty spaces with absorbent material to prevent shifting during transport. Use a styrofoam insulated corrugated fibreboard shipper. Place absorbent material in the bottom of the outer box. Place dry ice in a single layer on top of the absorbent material. Place the secondary container in the outer box on top of the dry ice. Use plenty of cushioning material to minimize shifting in transit. Place an Itemized List of Contents and Clinical Shipping Manifest between the secondary container and the outer box in a waterproof plastic bag. Place additional dry ice on top of the secondary container. Place the Clinical Shipping Manifest in a separate sealable plastic bag and put on top of the secondary container inside the box. Secure the outer box lid with filamentous shipping tape. Leave an air gap for dry ice to escape. Place your return address and the CDC or other LRN-B laboratory receiving address. Be sure to list a responsible person and a 24/7 Emergency Contact name and phone number on the outside of the box. Place the Class 6 label bearing the words “Biological Substance, Category B” on the container. "Diagnostic Specimens" labels may be used until 1/2007. Place the volume / mass to the outside of the container. Place the Class 9 label and a label bearing the words “Dry Ice,” or “Carbon Dioxide, solid” and “UN 1845” with the mass of dry ice in kilograms on the outside of the container. Add orientation labels to opposite sides of the outer container (if not pre-printed on the outside of the box.) Complete the Chain of Custody (if required) & Request for Testing and attach to the outside of the box. If shipping by air, complete the applicable carrier’s air waybill. 07/05/06 Biological Terrorism Event Shipping Instructions - Diagnostic Specimens OVERPACKED with Dry Ice Guidance in Accordance with Packaging Instructions IATA 650 Biological Specimen Category B & IATA 904 Dry Ice Assemble all necessary shipping components: Watertight primary container Watertight secondary container Absorbent material Itemized Packing List Corrugated fibreboard outer container with appropriate UN marks and labels Shipping tape DPHL Chain of Custody & Request for Testing Dry ice Insulated styrofoam container in an overpack box with UN markings and labels Category B Marking & Labels Kit Place enough absorbent in the secondary container to prevent sifting of all solid materials in the container. Place enough absorbent in secondary container to absorb all the liquid in the container in case of leakage. SOLID SAMPLES: Wrap petri dishes or solids containers with parafilm. Samples must be individually wrapped to prevent contact with each other. Place petri dishes or solids container in 95 kPa rated bag or container with absorbent packing material. LIQUID TUBES: Place labeled tubes or vials in bubble wrap or absorbent tube shuttle or in absorbent packing material. Roll the sleeve, shuttle, or absorbent containing the tubes. Secure with a piece of waterproof tape. Place the wrapped containers into a rigid secondary container shown to meet the 95 kPa use compliance. Fill empty spaces with absorbent material to prevent shifting during transport. Place the secondary container in the fibreboard box. Label this box with the appropriate labels. Use plenty of cushioning material to minimize shifting in transit. Place absorbent material in the bottom of the outer overpack box. Place the labeled and marked box in the styrofoam indent in the overpack box. Place a plastic liner around the small box. Place dry ice in a single layer on top of the absorbent material. Surround the box with dry ice on top of the secondary container. Place additional dry ice on top of the secondary container. Place an Itemized List of Contents and Clinical Shipping Manifest between the secondary container and the outer box in a waterproof plastic bag. Place the styrofoam top on the container. Secure the outer box lid with filamentous shipping tape. Leave an air gap for dry ice to escape. Place your return address and the CDC or other LRN-B laboratory receiving address. Be sure to list a responsible person and a 24/7 Emergency Contact name and phone number on the outside of the box. Place the Class 6 label bearing the words “Biological Substance, Category B” on the container. "Diagnostic Specimens" labels may be used until 1/2007. Place the volume / mass to the outside of the container. Place the Class 9 label and a label bearing the words “Dry Ice,” or “Carbon Dioxide, solid” and “UN 1845” with the mass of dry ice in kilograms on the outside of the container. Add orientation labels to opposite sides of the outer container (if not pre-printed on the outside of the box.) Add the "Overpack" mark. Ensure the outer box and inner box have the same labels and marks (including Dry Ice and Overpack). Complete the Chain of Custody (if required) & Request for Testing and attach to the outside of the box. If shipping by air, complete the applicable carrier’s air waybill. 07/05/06 Biological Terrorism Event Shipping Instructions - Exempt Specimens Guidance in Accordance with IATA Recommendations (No formal Packing Instruction exists at this time). Assemble all necessary shipping components: Watertight primary container Watertight secondary container Absorbent material Itemized Packing List Rigid outer fibreboard box with UN markings (4'x 4') styrofoam insulated, corrugated fibreboard (recommended) outer container if shipping at 4C Shipping tape DPHL Chain of Custody & Request for Testing Cold packs (at 4C) Place enough absorbent in the secondary container to prevent sifting of all solid materials in the container. Place enough absorbent in secondary container to absorb all the liquid in the container in case of leakage. SOLID SAMPLES: Wrap petri dishes or solid container with parafilm. Samples must be individually wrapped to prevent contact with each other. Place solid container in Biohazard bag (95 kPa rated container is recommended) or container with absorbent packing material. LIQUID TUBES: Place labeled tubes or vials in bubble wrap or sorbent tube shuttle or in absorbent packing material. Roll the sleeve, shuttle, or sorbent containing the tubes. Secure with a piece of waterproof tape. Place the wrapped containers into a secondary container shown to meet the 95 kPa use compliance is recommended. Fill empty spaces with absorbent material to prevent shifting during transport. Place absorbent material in the bottom of the outer box. IF shipping at 4C: Use a styrofoam insulated corrugated fibreboard shipper. Place cold packs in a single layer on top of the absorbent material. Place the secondary container in the outer box (on top of the cold packs if 4C). Use plenty of cushioning material to minimize shifting in transit. Place an Itemized List of Contents between the secondary container and the outer box in a waterproof plastic bag. Place additional cold packs on top of the secondary container if shipping at 4C. Place the Itemized List if Contents or Clinical Shipping Manifest in a separate sealable plastic bag and put on top of the secondary container inside the box. Secure the outer box lid with filamentous shipping tape. Place your return address and the CDC or other LRN-B laboratory receiving address. Be sure to list a responsible person and a 24/7 Emergency Contact name and phone number on the outside of the box. Place the marking bearing the words “Exempt Human Specimen” on the outer container. Place the volume / mass on the outside of the container. Add orientation labels to opposite sides of the outer container (if not pre-printed on the outside of the box.) Complete the Chain of Custody (if required) & Request for Testing (if required) and attached to the outside of the box. If shipping by air, complete the applicable carrier’s air waybill. 07/06/06