Sample Collection & Shipping

These pages offer useful information about the proper collection and safe shipping of biologicals, infectious substances or diagnostic specimens.

The contents are to be used as a guide to assist properly trained shippers. The information provided does not meet the training requirements as required in the Department of Transportation 49 C.F.R. (§172.700 – 172.704).

The shipper assumes total responsibility for complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the shipment of dangerous goods.

TVMDL provides clients with Biological Substance, Category B packaging for a nominal fee. If used as designed, this packaging will comply with all requirements.

If you cannot find the answer to your shipping questions within these web pages, please contact us or the transport carrier/company of your choice.

FedEx Shipping Rates

Specimen Collection Information

Packaging Samples for Shipping to TVMDL

Ordering Shipping Supplies

Shipping Regulation References

Links to Carriers

Examples of Improper Packaging

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