Guidelines for Handling and Shipping 'Neisseria meningitidis' from CF Hospitals to Defence Research Establishment Suffield (DRES). Revised.

Abstract

Instructions are presented to ensure the transport of Neisseria meningitidis in viable state from remote sites to a diagnostic laboratory. Precautions are outlined which are necessary to prevent the accidental release of pathogenic material during shipment. In addition, instructions are provided for the handling of initial isolate material (e.g. on swabs or in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)). The described shipping procedures are in accordance with IATA Packing Notes for Passenger and Cargo Aircraft, Nos. 701 and 720, Etiologic Agents. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA044287

Entities

People

  • L. A. White
  • M. R. Spence

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Adhesives
  • Aircrafts
  • Birds
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Containers
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Disinfectants
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Instructions
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Shipping
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Transport Ships
  • Viability

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Systems Analysis and Design