Prior to transporting blood and other potentially infectious specimens within a healthcare facility (eg, from patient care areas to in-house laboratories), they must be placed:
- First into a closed, leak-proof container that is appropriate for the specimen being transported (eg, urine sample, as shown top right)
- Then place the container into a secondary, sealable plastic bag that is red and/or contains the biohazard symbol (eg, blood collection tubes in bag, as shown bottom right)
- Specimens can be placed in a facility-approved tray/container for transport within the institution
