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4.10 Primary container or receptacle:

A container or receptacle in contact with the biological or environmental
material to be transported.

4.11 Referral Laboratory:

Laboratory which receives specimens from another facility for
investigation.

4.12 Secondary packaging:

Provides additional protection for the primary container, is leak-proof and
may include absorbent material.

4.13 Shipper:

Individual or agency that has the licence to transport specimen

4.12 Referring laboratory

A laboratory that sends biological substance or environmental
sample to a referral laboratory for further investigations.

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.

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