inside a 12-specimen bag will require 2 such absorbent pads. See section 9 below for supply information. g. Packaging shipping container. Once the interior waterproof container(s) with absorbent(s) are sealed, do the following: (1) Enclose one copy of DD 2624 in a waterproof mailer and insert mailer into shipping container box. (2) Open the mailing pouch and place the cardboard shipping box inside the mailing pouch ensuring there is one 5 inch by 5 inch absorbent pad for every six bottles or fraction thereof in the shipment. Additional absorbent pads can be used. Carefully fold the pouch adhesive strip to attain a leak proof seal. The leak-proof seal is necessary to contain any spilled urine in the event of bottle failure until the absorbent material can react. (3) Place adhesive mailing label and a printed label stating "Clinical Urine Specimens" on the outside of the mailing pouch. (4) When several shipping containers are consolidated into a larger box, line the larger box to prevent contents from rubbing against the box. Seal all shipping containers inside a plastic bag. Add sufficient packing material to prevent shifting of contents. U.S. Postal regulations allow up to four 12-bottle shipping containers to be consolidated into a larger box. Note 1: Hand delivering urinalysis specimens directly to a DSL negates the requirement for a secondary container. However, a sealed primary container with absorbent material is still required. Note 2: Do not send urinalysis registers (DoD Testing Register) or any documentation with member names on them to the laboratory. Only during a specific investigation process may a memorandum be sent to the DSL with a member’s name. h. Transportation: **UPC must indicate on original DD 2624 one of the following modes of shipment: (1) Commands using a Fleet Post Office/postal center or postal representatives to mail urinalysis specimens to a DSL should document DD 2264, block 12d with the following statement "Released to Postal Representative," as appropriate. This will facilitate receipt and handling of specimens and eliminate any discrepancy report from DSL. (2) "Released to FIRST CLASS U.S. Mail."
inside a 12-specimen bag will require 2 such absorbent pads. See section 9 below for supply information. g. Packaging shipping container. Once the interior waterproof container(s) with absorbent(s) are sealed, do the following: (1) Enclose one copy of DD 2624 in a waterproof mailer and insert mailer into shipping container box. (2) Open the mailing pouch and place the cardboard shipping box inside the mailing pouch ensuring there is one 5 inch by 5 inch absorbent pad for every six bottles or fraction thereof in the shipment. Additional absorbent pads can be used. Carefully fold the pouch adhesive strip to attain a leak proof seal. The leak-proof seal is necessary to contain any spilled urine in the event of bottle failure until the absorbent material can react. (3) Place adhesive mailing label and a printed label stating "Clinical Urine Specimens" on the outside of the mailing pouch. (4) When several shipping containers are consolidated into a larger box, line the larger box to prevent contents from rubbing against the box. Seal all shipping containers inside a plastic bag. Add sufficient packing material to prevent shifting of contents. U.S. Postal regulations allow up to four 12-bottle shipping containers to be consolidated into a larger box. Note 1: Hand delivering urinalysis specimens directly to a DSL negates the requirement for a secondary container. However, a sealed primary container with absorbent material is still required. Note 2: Do not send urinalysis registers (DoD Testing Register) or any documentation with member names on them to the laboratory. Only during a specific investigation process may a memorandum be sent to the DSL with a member’s name. h. Transportation: **UPC must indicate on original DD 2624 one of the following modes of shipment: (1) Commands using a Fleet Post Office/postal center or postal representatives to mail urinalysis specimens to a DSL should document DD 2264, block 12d with the following statement "Released to Postal Representative," as appropriate. This will facilitate receipt and handling of specimens and eliminate any discrepancy report from DSL. (2) "Released to FIRST CLASS U.S. Mail."
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