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AW-13653-001 Rev. 001
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
1 – 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.
2. Always affix the Class 9, UN 1845 dry ice label as well as the UN 3373, Biological Substance,
Category B label to these shipments
3. 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

Enter kg of dry ice used (if applicable )
4. 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
e. Class 9 label, including UN 1845, and net weight if packaged with dry ice
C Shipping ThinPrep
® PreservCyt ™ Solution Only (such as from a laboratory to a physician)
Domestic Ground Shipments - Limited Quantities: