Packing and Shipping Information
Shipping to MDH:
- Infectious Disease Laboratory Contact Information
- Specimen Transport
- Forms for the Infectious Disease Laboratory
Sentinel level clinical laboratory guidelines:
American Society for Microbiology (ASM) - Packing and Shipping Infectious Substances
CDC Federal Select Agent Program
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR), including Guidance Document and Packing Instructions
Hazardous Materials Regulations
The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) are issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and govern the transportation of hazardous materials by highway, rail, vessel, and air. The HMR address hazardous materials classification, packaging, hazard communication, emergency response information, and training.
Last Updated: 11/16/2022