Guidance
Classifying bird flu specimens for transportation
Helps health and veterinary professionals classify specimens known or suspected to contain avian influenza virus for transportation (note 12).
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This note gives guidance on classifying material known or suspected to contain avian influenza virus (bird flu).
Classification depends on the type of specimen being transported.
Category A includes certain animal samples known or suspected to have been infected with the A(H5N1) avian influenza virus.
Category B includes certain human samples known or suspected to contain the A(H5N1) subtype, or certain samples known or suspected to contain any other subtype of avian influenza virus 4.
See further guidance notes regarding the transportation of dangerous goods.