A materials known or reasonably expected to contain a pathogen. A pathogen is a microorganism (including bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, parasites, fungi) or other agent, such as a proteinaceous infection particle (prion), that can cause
disease in humans or animals. Infectious substance containing a pathogen that is intentionally propagated. This definition does not include patient specimens. Patient SpecimensCollected directly from humans or animals, including, but not limited to, excreta, secreta, blood and its components, tissue and tissue fluid swabs, and body parts being transported for purposes such as research, diagnosis, investigational activities, disease treatment and prevention. Biological ProductsProducts derived from living organisms and are manufactured and distributed in accordance with the requirements of appropriate national authorities, which may have special licensing requirements, and are used either for prevention, treatment, or diagnosis of disease in humans or animals, or for development, experimental or investigational purposes related thereto. They include, but are not limited to, finished or unfinished products such as vaccines. Unless otherwise excepted, a biological product known or reasonably expected to contain a pathogen that meets the definition of an infectious substance must be assigned UN 3373, UN 2814 or UN 2900 as appropriate. Genetically Modified Microorganisms and OrganismsOrganisms in which genetic material has been purposely altered through genetic engineering in a way that does not occur naturally. Note: The tables below are indicative examples of infectious substances included in Category A in any form unless otherwise indicated.
UN Number & Proper Shipping Name: UN2814 Infectious Substances Affecting Humans
UN Number & Proper Shipping Name: UN2900 Infectious Substances Affecting Animals
What is the maximum package quantity limit for a liquid exempt patient specimen?Primary Receptacle Material must be triple-packaged in leak-proof (for liquids) or sift proof (for solids) primary receptacles. A single primary receptacle must not contain more than 500 ml of a liquid specimen or 500 grams of a solid specimen.
What packing instructions should be used to ship infectious substances?Triple pack the specimens in: Leakproof primary receptacle; multiple primary receptacles should be individually wrapped or separated. Leakproof secondary receptacle. Rigid or strong outer packaging.
How are infectious substances transported?Infectious substances are shipped around the world by air, road, rail, sea every day. Some of these infectious substances are very hazardous, and direct exposure to them should be avoided.
What is the maximum volume of a category B liquid that can be contained in each primary receptacle?Category B infectious substances must be tripled packaged and compliant with IATA Packing Instruction 650 detailed below. The maximum quantity for a primary receptacle is 500 ml or 500g and outer packaging must not contain more than 4 L or 4 kg.
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