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