The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an information note on the correct methods for shipping swine flu specimens and virus isolates. Specimens collected directly from humans or animals that are suspected of being infected with the A (H1N1) virus, or have been confirmed as being infected, should be shipped as UN 3373 Category B infectious substances, while cultures must be shipped as UN 2814 Category A infectious substances.

For further guidance, see this instruction sheet (PDF), directly from the WHO website.

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Our new Class 6.2 / Category A and B by air or ground is our complete packaging systems for the shipping of biological substances. Our flexible biological shippers include all required secondary and outer packaging components and comply with all applicable regulations, including UN, US DOT, ICAO IATA, CDC and USPS.

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Biological substance labels are required for all packages containing specimens from humans or animals including excreta, secreta, blood and its components, tissue, and tissue fluids being transported for diagnostic or research purposes.

TDG Class 6.1 Infectious Substances and Class 9 Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials hazard class labels.

Our cold temperature labels alert shippers, handlers, and cold storage workers to keep your packages refrigerated or frozen at all times. Available in two sizes.

Ensure your packages are handled properly with this bright, fluorescent chartreuse label.

Call attention to your packages using this internationally recognized label. Available in two sizes.

Rush Medical Supplies – Urgently Needed label printed on gloss paper.

Our bright, fluorescent orange biohazard labels grab the attention of any shipper or handler.

The New 2012 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations is the only manual trusted by shippers and airlines to provide a reliable and comprehensive outline of dangerous goods regulations.

Outlines how to ship dry ice, as well as Category A and Category B biological and infectious substances.

New 68 Page GHS Catalog

To ensure the safety of the public, special rules apply to the transport of potentially infectious agents, as well as the cooling agents often used to preserve them. Knowing how to classify and prepare these substances correctly for transport can mean the difference between easy, effective shipments versus delays, lost data, or perished specimens.

Teach others how to ship biological substances and dry ice with the aid of our training kits. Available in three styles with an optional amendment service to make sure you always have the newest regulations available.