UN3373 Category B, Biological Substance shipments need to have the following labels and markings:
- Any necessary handling labels (e.g., frozen, fragile, etc.)
- Name, phone number and address for shipper and recipient (“To” and “From”)
- Name and phone number of the person responsible for the package. The responsible person must be able to provide emergency response information about the package if needed.
- Label each specimen container with the patient’s unique identifying number(s) (e.g., medical record number, laboratory requisition number), specimen type (e.g., serum), and the date the sample was collected.
- List the name and phone number of the person responsible on the outer box.
Apply the required Category B hazard label (UN3373) to the outer box and the proper shipping name of “Category B, Biological Substance.”
