Follow these precautionary procedures:
- When you are questioned about an infectious substance that you are packaging for shipment, it is important that you know the person who is asking AND this person needs to know. If you do not know the person and if you are not aware that the person needs to know about the substance that is being shipped, do not answer the questions. You could refer the person to your supervisor.
- Watch for unusual behavior.
- Secure the package until it is picked up.
- Check the identification of the courier who will be picking up the package.
- Use an intralaboratory chain of custody procedure if the specimens are transferred within the facility or system.
- Track the package once it has been sent to be sure it arrives safely. Notify the Responsible Official or federal authority if the package does not arrive at its destination.
