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How should lab samples be packaged for shipment?
For the Lab samples,Generally we use the triple packaging method for the shipment.
Let we discuss these components of packaging:
1) Primary receptacle - In this step,we use the watertight containers like - snap-on containers, taped glass or plastic jars and push on lid for the liquid specimens fo additional seal.If you use the multiple lab samples, they must be wrapped individually or separated from each other to prevent contact between them. which will increase there safety.
2) Secondary Packaging - In this step, we used the watertight seal tight bag, screw cap. Which gives a lab samples a second layer of safety. also, in this step we placed a cotton balls paper towels or the super absorbent packet between two lab samples.so, that they can't damage each other.
3) Outer packaging - This is the third and last step of the packaging.where we use the corrugated boxes, plastic boxes or the fiberboard boxes for the shipment of lab samples. these boxes are appropriately sized for the samples.
Generally, we don't use the Paperbox and chipboards for lab samples for the shipment.