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.