Transport Safety Related Links | ||||
Following are links to information on transportation of materials for medical testing. If you want to know more about pre-testing process, read about detox for drug test. | ||||
Department of Transportation (DOT) | ||||
Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR 171-179) | ||||
http://hazmat.dot.gov/regs/rules.htm | ||||
Office of Hazardous Materials Safety: | ||||
Hazmat Regulations and Interpretations | ||||
http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/interps | ||||
United State Postal Service (USPS): | ||||
Offers instructions for mailing infectious substances (10.17), and instructions for packaging diagnostic specimens (10.17.6) | ||||
http://pe.usps.gov/text/dmm300/601.htm#wp1065087 | ||||
IATA (International Air Transport Association): | ||||
Publishes written packaging instructions required by most air carriers–available for purchase. | ||||
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/dangerous_goods | ||||
World Health Organization (WHO) | ||||
Guidance on Regulations for the Transport of Infectious Substances–2005 | ||||
http://www.who.int/csr/resources/publications/biosafety/WHO_CDS_CSR_LYO_2005_22r%20.pdf |