Question: When shipping specimens, should a responsible person be listed on the paperwork?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions about Biosafety and COVID-19
section_headers: Specimen Packing and Shipping
Is a shipper’s declaration required? What documentation is required for shipment? What if specimens are shipped on dry ice?
section_content: A shipper’s declaration is not required for UN 3373 Biological Substances,
Category B shipped samples. If an Air Waybill is used, the “Nature and
Quantity of Goods” box should show “UN 3373 Biological Substance, Category B”
along with the number of packages. If specimens are shipped on dry ice,
include UN 1845, Dry Ice, 9, along with the net weight of the dry ice. See
IATA PI 650 for additional information.
For additional information, refer to the following:

Guidance on regulations for the transport of infectious substances 2019 – 2020pdf iconexternal iconpdf iconexternal icon
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Packaging Instruction 650pdf iconexternal iconpdf iconexternal icon


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This is a good answer because it at least addresses the question. It goes into a little more detail and then links to some other relevant information so it's acceptable
While shippers declaration isn't required it doesn't assure us about named entity or person to recieve the samples. It's not the same thing, It could at least be made more clear. The answer gives information but excludes the clear mandate needed here.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions about Biosafety and COVID-19
section_headers: Specimen Handling
How should personnel transport suspected or confirmed SARS CoV-2 specimens within a facility?
section_content: Personnel should adhere to standard procedures associated with other
respiratory pathogens, such as seasonal influenza and other human
coronaviruses, when they transport specimens within a facility. Personnel
should perform site- and activity-specific risk assessments to determine if
enhanced biosafety precautions are warranted based on situational needs.
For additional information, refer to the following:

Interim Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines for Handling and Processing Specimens Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Laboratory biosafety guidance related to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).pdfpdf iconexternal icon


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This doesn't really answer the question.  Standard procedures don't seem to indicate anything. Both links don't have an obvious answer either, I looked at them. It might be possible to click through more links, but the question is NOT answered here at all.
This is a weird question that doesn't make a lot of sense. However this response doesn't really seem to address it. It doesn't talk about anyone signing the paperwork

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions about Biosafety and COVID-19
section_headers: Specimen Packing and Shipping
Is a Responsible Person required on the shipping paperwork?
section_content: Yes, a Responsible Person should be listed on the air waybill or Shipper’s
Declaration (if applicable).
For additional information, refer to the following:

Guidance on regulations for the transport of infectious substances 2019 – 2020pdf iconexternal iconpdf iconexternal icon
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Packaging Instruction 650pdf iconexternal iconpdf iconpdf iconexternal iconexternal iconpdf iconexternal icon


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Answer here is clear. It is yes, now the person shipping knows. It is clear. Link gives additional information if needed. Good.
This is a very simple answer but it does directly answer what's being asked. There are some links that are also useful and relevant so it's a good answer

Reviewer ratings:
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Acceptable