3. Biosafety in case of suspected Ebola

3.7 Samples handling and transport

3.7.3 Basic triple packaging system

3.7.3.4 Last steps

  • Contact the reference laboratory and let them know that the sample was sent

  • Contact the transporter for shipping

  • Archive the receipt

3.7.3.5 Things NOT to do

  • Do NOT freeze whole blood samples

  • Do NOT leave blood-containing vials open on the bench

  • Do NOT shake whole blood sample vials

  • Do NOT put survey forms in contact with the sample(s)