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ii. Make prior arrangements with the receiving referral laboratory about time
of sending and arrival of shipment by e-mail.

iii. When the referral laboratory agrees to accept the shipment at the
appointed time and date, make arrangements with cargo airlines and
request for the following information:

• Airway bill number
• Flight number
• Time and date of Departure
• Time and date of Arrival

(Example: KARGO UDARA MAS contact number: For airway bill
reservation: 03-87771888. For flight reservation: 03-87771655 / 1656 /
1652)

iv. The following information is needed by the carrier airline during
reservation:
• Airport of destination
• Type of specimen - DGR – e.g Infectious Substances
• Class 6 or 6.2, UN number
• Approximate weight of specimen
• Information on any refrigerant used e.g Dry ice, Class 9, UN 1845 and
the approximate weight.

v. Inform the confirmed flight details with the receiving referral laboratory.

vi. Make arrangements for transportation to the airport and preparation of
payment by warrant.

6.5 CARGO ACCEPTANCE AT AIRPORT CARGO AREA

i. Parcel must reach cargo acceptance counter at least 4 hours before the flight.

ii. Weigh the package at MAS CARGO SERVICE DEPARTMENT, EXPORT
SECTION (for KLIA - at Base CORE 1). Bring the weight slip to the
acceptance counter. Submit the SDDG form together with a copy of the
shipper’s licence. The import permit and Customs invoice is only required for
international shipment

iii. Ensure all documents are in accordance with IATA regulations. An
acceptance form will be issued. Proceed for parcel inspection.

iv. Parcel inspection is carried out at the designated counter (for example at
KLIA it is the SGS Petrotechnical Inspection Company Counter). A minimum

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