A sputum specimen from a patient suspected of having tuberculosis is being sent by commercial ground carrier to a reference laboratory. The package does not require a refrigerant.

Which of these labels must be used on the outer packaging?

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A sputum specimen from a patient suspected of having tuberculosis is being sent by commercial ground carrier to a reference laboratory. The package does not require a refrigerant.

Which of these labels must be used on the outer packaging?

Choice Label Choice Label

A

G

B

H

C

I

D

J

E

K

F

L

Please select the single best answer