4. Absorbent material must be placed between the primary receptacle and the secondary
packaging. The absorbent material (cotton balls, cellulose wadding, absorbent packets, paper
towels) must be in sufficient quantity to absorb the entire contents of the primary receptacle(s)
so that any release of the liquid substance will not compromise the integrity of the cushioning
material or the outer packaging.
5. The outer packaging must not contain more than 4L or 4kg of material. This quantity excludes
ice, dry ice, or liquid nitrogen when used to keep specimens cold.
6. An itemized list of contents must be enclosed between the secondary packaging and the outer
packaging.
7. The packaging must successfully pass a 4 ft. drop test (Section 6.6.1 IATA regulations).
8. The UN3373 mark must be displayed on the external surface of the outer packaging (one
surface of the outer packaging must have a minimum dimension of 100 mm x 100 mm FedEx
minimum is 7”x 4”x 2”) on a background of a contrasting color and must be clearly visible and
legible. The mark must be in the form of a diamond with each side having a length of at least 50
mm. Lettering must be at least 6mm high.
9. The proper shipping name “Biological Substance, Category B” in letters at least 6mm high must
be marked on the outer package adjacent to the diamond shaped UN3373 mark.
10. If using FedEx, the FedEx USA Airbill, Section 6, Special Handling must be completed with
dangerous goods/dry ice information:
Does this shipment contain dangerous goods?
YES- Shipper’s Declaration not required
11. The outer container of all diagnostic/clinical specimen packages must display the following:
a. Sender’s name and address
b. Recipient’s name and address
c. The words “Biological Substance, Category B”
d. The UN 3373 label
Shipping Requirements Category B or Exempt
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– Frozen or Refrigerated Specimens:
NOTE: FedEx defers to IATA regulations for the shipping of refrigerated or frozen diagnostic specimens.
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Follow all packaging directions for Category B or Exempt – Ambient Temperature plus:
1. Place ice or dry ice outside of the secondary packaging. Interior supports must be provided to secure
the secondary packaging in the original position after the ice or dry ice has dissipated. If ice is used,
the outside packaging or overpack must be leak proof. If dry ice is used, the packaging must be
designed and constructed to permit the release of CO
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gas to prevent a buildup of pressure that could
rupture the packaging.
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