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ASTM F2995-24

Standard Guide for Shipping Possibly Infectious Materials, Tissues, and Fluids

Standard Guide for Shipping Possibly Infectious Materials, Tissues, and Fluids F2995-24 ASTM|F2995-24|en-US Standard Guide for Shipping Possibly Infectious Materials, Tissues, and Fluids Standard new BOS Vol. 13.02 Committee F04
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Scope

1.1 This guide provides a general guide to transportation, including packaging and shipping, of possibly infectious materials, tissues, and fluids that have been removed from patients during revision surgery, at postmortem, or as part of animal studies, including packaging and shipping.

1.2 This guide does not address any materials, tissues, or fluids that may contain prions.

1.3 Individuals must be properly trained prior to shipping possibly infectious materials.

1.4 This guide is a compilation of national and international regulations and guidelines that apply to the packaging and shipment of possibly infectious materials.

1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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Book of Standards Volume: 13.02
Developed by Subcommittee: F04.15
Pages: 9
DOI: 10.1520/F2995-24
ICS Code: 13.300