Packaging and shipping diagnostic samples

Authors

  • Dee Griffin College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20208099

Keywords:

diagnostic specimens, packaging, shipping

Abstract

This document discusses packaging and shipping veterinary diagnostic specimens (fresh tissues, fixed tissues, bacteriology specimens and cultures), US Department of Transportation packaging and shipping safety, and package labeling requirements for both standard “biological” samples and for samples shipped in dry ice. Additionally, examples of the required symbols are noted in the document examples.

Author Biography

  • Dee Griffin, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843

    Director, Veterinary Education, Research and Outreach Program, WTAMU

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Published

2020-09-24

Issue

2020

Section

Clinical Skills Session