CEN/TC 140/WG 5 - Specimen containers

This European standard applies to packages for transport of medical and biological specimens provided that - the nominal volume of the specimen container(s) does not exceed 100 ml; - in the case of multiple specimens, the total volume of specimens in the protecting container does not exceed 500 ml; - no infectious substances are present in the specimen or a relatively low probability exists that infectious substances are present, e.g. medical and biological specimens to undergo routine screening tests or for the purpose of initial diagnosis.