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5.0 ABBREVIATIONS

5.1 IATA – International Air Transport Association
5.2 UN – United Nation
5.3 GMO – genetically modified organism
5.4 MS – Malaysian Standard
5.5 ID – Identification
5.6 DGR – Dangerous Goods Regulations
5.7 SDDG – Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods
5.8 PCR – Polymerase Chain Reaction
5.9 MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet
5.10 PI – Packaging Instructions
5.11 HPE - Histopathology Examinations

6.0 PROCEDURE FOR AIR TRANSPORT

6.1 General Requirements

i. Determine the specimens to be transported.
ii. Identify the UN class applicable to the specimen category. Refer to Appendix 1.
iii. Categorize the patients’ specimens according to Category A, Category B, Category C or
Exempt Substances and specimens containing preservatives (Appendix 2, 3 and 4)
iv. Pack all patients’ specimens according to categories specified in IATA packaging
instructions. Different categories have slightly different packaging needs specified in IATA
packaging instructions, but all follow the basic triple packaging (Appendix 7 and 8)
requirement. Ensure that packages will arrive at their destination in good condition and
present no hazard to persons or animals during transport.
v. Pack Category A biological materials for air transport following requirements in IATA
Packaging instructions 620 (Appendix 11: Packaging Instruction/PI). Use the package
which is marked with the appropriate UN numbers and proper shipping names (UN 2814
for infectious substance affecting human). Refer to Appendix3.
vi. Pack Category B biological materials for air transport following requirements in IATA
Packaging instructions 650 (Appendix 11: PI). Use the package with the appropriate UN
number and proper shipping name (UN 3373 for biological substance for Category B).
Refer to Appendix3.
vii. Pack, mark and label all infectious substances using a triple packaging system
(Appendix 7 and 8). The system comprises a primary receptacle, secondary packaging
and an outer packaging.
viii. A leak-proof primary receptacle(container):

 Label the primary container with the name of patient, identification card or hospital
registration number, specimen type (if necessary) and test request
 Secure the primary receptacle with a water proof, leak-proof seal and secure the
screw cap with a stretch wrapping eg. parafilm or masking tape.
 For tissue specimen in preservative (for HPE) plastic bag should not be used as
primary receptacle.
 Specimens sent in liquid nitrogen should be placed in a dry shipper (a vacuum flask
that are designed for the safe shipment of specimen at liquid nitrogen temperature
without the risk of spilling liquid nitrogen).