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vii. If the specimen contains chemical preservative for example: alcohol or
formalin, include the label showing appropriate class number. Example for
specimen inactivated with alcohol: Class 3.

viii. If using an outer packaging other than the UN specified packaging, include
a label with the phrase ‘OVERPACK USED’ and a label phrased ‘Inner
packaging comply with prescribed specifications’.

ix. Enter emergency contact number of the referring laboratory (must be
contactable 24 hours).

x. All the information above must also be entered on the overpack container.

Refer to Appendix 5 for labels required.

6.3 DOCUMENTATION

i. Complete a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (SDDG) form
in triplicates when infectious substance belonging to Category A or B is
being transported. Retain one copy for your record for a minimum of 3
months or until the results are received .

ii. Refer to Appendix 6 for an example of a SDDG form.

iii. The shipper shall provide the carrier with 2 signed copies of the Shipper’s
Declaration.

iv. The shipper shall complete an Airway bill (Appendix 10).
v. For consignment containing dangerous goods: the column under
“Handling Information” must be filled with the phrase ‘Dangerous goods as
per attached Shipper’s Declaration’ on the SDDG form. For a cargo
aircraft shipment, include the word – ‘Cargo Aircraft Only’.

vi. The shipper shall prepare a Customs Invoice (International only) with
regards to commercial value of shipment.

6.4 ARRANGEMENT WITH DESIGNATED INTERNATIONAL REFERRAL
LABORATORIES AND TRANSPORTATION
(**Not applicable to door-to-door courier services)

i. The referral laboratory has to obtain an import permit from their own
government and send a copy to the shipper.The referring laboratory must
obtain export permit from Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health or
KLIA health office.

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