Lesson 17 quiz – BiosafetyOnline

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It is important to ensure that infectious samples are transported safely and securely?

True

False

None

If infectious samples are not properly packed for shipment they may:

Break in transit and potentially infect other people or animals

Be rejected for air transport by the airlines

Be lost in transit because there was no tracking or chain of custody

Explode if dry ice is packed in a closed sealed container

All of the above

None

When shipping a biological sample by air you need to decide if the sample is:

Category A, Category B or exempt

Category A, Category B or Category C

Category A, not dangerous or exempt

Exempt or non exempt

None of the above

None

When moving infectious samples between laboratories within your country, you should:

Take it to the post office and send it

Use the triple packaging concept and use a reputable shipper

Put it in your car and drive it because you know it will be safe

Always give it to the airlines because you know they will do a good job

All of the above

None

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