HSE National Guidelines for the Preparation for Transport of Patient Specimens and other Biological Materials 2023:

‘This guideline addresses the requirements for consigning and transporting patient specimens and other biological materials associated with human health care and provides guidance on the consignment of patient specimens and other biological materials associated with human healthcare for carriage by road, rail, sea or air. The Guideline must be used to develop written local procedures detailing the specific practices for a particular activity or facility..’

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