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HSE National Guideline

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


Topic: Preparation for transport of patient specimens and other biological materials
Document Owner: Director of national human resources
National Group: National health & safety function (policy team)
Effective From: 10 November 2023
This guideline applies to all personnel involved in the preparation of patient specimens and other biological materials for transport.
HSE National Guidelines for the Preparation for Transport of Patient Specimens and other Biological Materials
PDF, 1.41MB

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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