Categories of Division 6.2 Hazardous Materials

Classification Scenario 4

A culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is to be sent by commercial carrier to the Public Health Laboratory. What classification should be used for appropriate packaging and labeling?

Work through the Classification Decision Tree.

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