Which statement about Exempt patient specimen packaging tests is true?

Which statement about Exempt patient specimen packaging tests is true?

• A. 1.2 m drop test is required
• B. 9 m drop test is required
• C. Stacking test is required
• D. Packaging tests are not required for Exempt patient specimen packages

Answer: (D)

Exempt patient specimens are treated as low risk by transport regulations, so they don’t have to go through the standard packaging performance tests. When a shipment qualifies as Exempt, you don’t need to perform the drop tests or the stacking test that apply to other infectious substance shipments. The package still must meet basic containment requirements and labeling rules, but the heavier test requirements are not required for these exempt shipments.

Exempt patient specimens are treated as low risk by transport regulations, so they don’t have to go through the standard packaging performance tests. When a shipment qualifies as Exempt, you don’t need to perform the drop tests or the stacking test that apply to other infectious substance shipments. The package still must meet basic containment requirements and labeling rules, but the heavier test requirements are not required for these exempt shipments.