======== Original Message ========
It's been very quiet recently regarding the new posting regulations.
There were some very informative emails flying around a couple of months
ago, the latest of which said that it was all on-hold pending more and
more discussions.
- Anybody out there more in-tune than I am?
- Is the jury still out, and if so, who is the jury?
Are we OK in continuing to post samples in the way that we always have
(approved cardboard box / sufficient wadding / screw capped tubes etc.)
apart from known high risk ones, of course?
Many thanks
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Len Kemp - acb mailbox
======== Fwd by: Michael Rayme ========
I thought that the issue was on hold but I have been convinced otherwise by
events.
As I understand it, anything which is known to be be infectious MUST be
transported in UN602 approved packaging anyway. The difficulty arises with
samples where status is not known. Many labs to my knowledge have taken the
view that they will treat all specimens as infectious regardless.
Also, so many hospitals had already signed up with Hays Dx by the time the
Post Office had climed down it seems to me that compliance is required Force
Majeure.
I have found that in the past 2 weeks some receiving labs are refusing to
accept samples not packaged appropriately in UN602 containers.
We will be commencing using Hays dx on 10th May.
Mike Rayment Lab Manager (MLSO-4)
Bromley Hospitals NHS Trust
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