Step 1 of 3
Do any of these exemptions apply?
Select YES if ANY of these apply: pathogens neutralised/inactivated • known not to contain infectious substances • all micro-organisms non-pathogenic • dried blood spots • faecal occult blood • blood for transfusion/transplantation • environmental samples (food/water) with no health risk
Classification
NOT subject to the DGR
Unless it meets criteria for another class or division
Status
Exempt from Division 6.2 regulations
Packaging Required
Standard commercial packaging acceptable
Labeling Required
No Class 6.2 label or Shipper's Declaration needed
Documentation
Check for compliance with other regulations
Step 2 of 3
Is this a Category A substance?
Category A: Capable of causing permanent disability or life-threatening/fatal disease in otherwise healthy humans or animals when exposure occurs (outside protective packaging).
UN Assignment
UN2814 or UN2900
Infectious substance, Category A
UN2814
Affects humans
UN2900
Affects animals only
Packing Instruction
PI 620 - Triple packaging (primary, secondary, outer UN-spec)
Labeling
Class 6.2 hazard label (biohazard diamond)
Documentation
Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods required
Air Transport
Cargo aircraft only (limited quantity: 50 mL liquid, 50 g solid per PI)
Training
Employee training required per 49 CFR 172.704
Step 3 of 3
Is this a specimen with only minimal likelihood of pathogens?
Examples: blood or urine tests for cholesterol/glucose • pregnancy tests • biopsies for cancer detection • antibody screening • drug/alcohol tests • employment/insurance physicals. Requires professional judgment by qualified person (physician, veterinarian, scientist, trained technician).
Note: This is an exemption provision. Shippers must make the professional judgment determination before classifying as exempt.
Classification
Exempt human or animal specimen
Subject to exemption packaging requirements only
Status
Exempt from most DGR requirements
Marking Required
"Exempt human specimen" or "Exempt animal specimen" on outer packaging
Packaging Required
Triple packaging system (leakproof primary, secondary, adequate outer packaging)
Minimum outer dimension
100 mm × 100 mm (3.9 inches)
Documentation
No Shipper's Declaration or Class 6.2 label required
Air Transport
Allowed on passenger and cargo aircraft
UN Assignment
UN3373
Biological substance, Category B
Definition
Infectious substance not likely to cause permanent disability or life-threatening disease. Includes diagnostic/investigational specimens.
Packing Instruction
PI 650 - Triple packaging (primary, secondary, outer rigid)
Marking
UN3373 diamond mark (50 mm × 50 mm minimum)
Proper shipping name
Must be marked adjacent to UN3373 mark (minimum 6 mm letters)
Outer packaging
Minimum one surface 100 mm × 100 mm. Maximum 4 L for liquids, 4 kg for solids.
Documentation
Shipper name, address, telephone required on package. No formal DGD required.
Air Transport
Allowed on passenger and cargo aircraft (no quantity limit for passenger)