Many organizations have guidelines governing shipment of laboratory samples and specimens.
9 CFR, the United States Postal Service and the Air Force also publish guidelines specific to the transport of infectious substances and diagnostic specimens. The Federal transportation regulations apply to all DoD personnel responsible for packing and shipping diagnostic specimens. The information highlights Federal regulations for transporting diagnostic specimen within the United States. Each facility must research applicable state and local regulation. Transport regulations are subject to constant revisions, therefore each facility should review references annually for updates.