Biospecimen Collection & Management
All biospecimen samples from hair and saliva to blood and bone marrow must be collected, stored, and destroyed as per National and local guidelines. For long-term storage of biospecimens, contact the Murdoch Children's Biobanking Facility.
The below factsheet outlines how MCRI staff can book IATA shippers training course. This course applies to anyone involved in the preparation of human biological samples for shipment by air. This includes packing, marking or labelling the consignment or preparing a shipper's declaration.
Staff must hold current IATA certification in order to prepare the samples for shipment, and must be re-certified every two years.
MCTC172 Factsheet | CAAA IATA Shippers Training Course Booking Process