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Safe Sample Packaging: A Reminder for Veterinary Practices

At聽伊人直播 Veterinary Services, we are committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic services that are efficient, and timely. To help us maintain these standards, we rely on your support in following our sample packaging guidelines.

Every so often we encounter some concerning issues:

• Sharps sent through the post inside gloves, posing serious health and safety risks to our staff.
• Leaking and unidentified samples, which compromise both safety and the integrity of the testing process.

To ensure smooth and safe processing of your submissions, we kindly ask that you follow these essential guidelines:

• Dispose of sharps and gloves聽according to legal and safety regulations. These must never be sent through the post.
• Label all samples clearly, including the required tests.
• Use clean, leak-proof containers for all submissions.

1. Primary Receptacle

• Use聽shatter-proof, leak-proof containers聽such as specimen tubes, histopathology pots, or swab tubes.
• Avoid聽using glass, food containers, or pill jars.
• If submitting multiple samples,聽separate or individually wrap聽them to prevent contact.

2. Secondary Packaging

• Must be聽leak-proof聽and contain聽absorbent material聽(e.g., cotton wool, paper towel) sufficient to absorb the entire contents in case of a leak.
• A聽sealed biohazard bag聽is ideal.

3. Outer Packaging

• Use a聽padded envelope or rigid box聽to prevent damage during transit.
• Clearly mark with聽鈥淏iological Substance, Category B 鈥� UN3373鈥�

• Ensure containers are聽well sealed and cushioned聽to withstand shock, vibration, and temperature changes.
• For聽large tissue samples, formalin-fixed specimens should be handled according to our guidelines.
• Always include a聽fully completed submission form聽between the secondary and outer packaging.
• Improperly packaged or unidentified samples may result in聽delays聽and could incur an聽additional handling charge.

Posted by 伊人直播 Veterinary Services on 26/11/2025