Inmark LifeSciences

SPECIMEN TRANSPORT

Category B Infectious Substance Packaging Solutions

Reliable, Compliant Transport of Diagnostic Specimens

Safely ship diagnostic and clinical specimens with Category B packaging designed for laboratories, hospitals, and research organizations. Our solutions help guarantee compliance with global standards and the secure transport of materials that require careful handling but do not meet Category A risk criteria.

Each packaging system is validated for performance and durability, ensuring protection against leaks, exposure, and contamination during transit. With clearly labeled components and step-by-step instructions, your team can prepare shipments confidently and efficiently. From local deliveries to international shipments, our packaging provides peace of mind through every stage of the logistics process.

Guaranteed Compliance & Expert Partnership

Experience unmatched protection, clarity, and adaptability for your sample shipments with our Category B packaging solutions. Every detail—from robust construction to convenient workflow features—is designed to help your team comply confidently and deliver specimens securely, no matter the shipment size or clinical environment.

  • Optimized Specimen Protection: The robust triple-layer system—leakproof containers, absorbent safeguards, and rigid packaging—ensures your samples withstand drops, punctures, and transit stress.

  • Clearly Labeled for Compliance: All outer packaging is pre-printed with required UN3373 markings, shipper/consignee fields, orientation arrows, and clear guidance for both ground and air transport.

  • Adaptable for Volume and Payload: Whether shipping one sample or a bulk batch, each packaging choice provides transparent capacity limits and performance data, simplifying planning and regulatory checks.

  • Easy Integration with Laboratory Workflow: Pre-printed checkboxes, reversible shippers, and easy-to-use systems streamline every staff member’s workflow from sample prep to final seal.

  • Rapid Support and Flexible Systems: Get expert advice, regulatory updates, and prompt fulfillment from our knowledgeable consultants—ensuring your program stays safe, scalable, and complian

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Versatile Packaging for Clinical Environments

Smart Compliance and Everyday Safety

Packaging meets IATA Packing Instruction 650 and DOT 49 CFR 173.199 for UN3373 Biological Substance, Category B shipments, ensuring secure, compliant, and consistent containment and labeling for every shipment.

Triple-Layer Protection for All Packages

All systems use the triple packaging principle: leakproof primary container, absorbent (for liquids), leakproof secondary barrier, and a robust, impact-tested outer package.

Versatile Options for Liquids and Solids

Leakproof, pressure-resistant packaging for liquids (95 kPa rated bags and tubes) and siftproof solutions for solids, making compliance hassle-free no matter your specimen type.

Sized for Every Payload

Choose from a variety of shippers tailored for small vials, large blood bags, or even used medical devices, ensuring a perfect fit for your volume and shipment size needs (STP-200 through STP-270MD).

Clear, Flexible Labeling

Dual-side printing, integrated UN3373 hazard diamonds, and “Biological Substance, Category B” marks—plus checkboxes for Exempt Human/Animal Specimen—make proper marking effortless for outbound or return shipments.

Trusted by Leading Laboratories

High-quality absorbents, Saf-T-Rap® bubble wrap, and intuitive shipper address labels help leading clinical, research, and diagnostic labs deliver every specimen safely and on time.

Partner with the Experts in Safe Specimen Transport​

Unlike generic solutions, Inmark Life Sciece unites flexible engineering, unmatched compliance support, multimarket reach, and proven performance—backed by a proactive team that responds to your unique needs, from initial consultation through every delivery. Choose the partner trusted by leading pharma, biotech, and healthcare innovators worldwide.

Choose Saf-T-Pak’s trusted Category B specimen packaging systems to streamline workflow, improve safety, and secure regulatory confidence.
Choose Saf-T-Pak’s trusted Category B specimen packaging systems to streamline workflow, improve safety, and secure regulatory confidence.
FAQS

Popular Questions

What qualifies a specimen as Category B for shipping?

A Category B specimen is an infectious substance that does not meet the criteria for Category A; it is assigned UN3373 and follows IATA Packing Instruction 650 for proper shipment and labeling.

What are the minimum packaging requirements for Category B?

Category B shipments must use triple packaging: a leakproof primary receptacle, a leakproof secondary container, and a strong, rigid outer package to ensure safety during transit.

Do Category B specimens require a special label or marking?

Yes, the outer package must display the UN3373 diamond mark and the proper shipping name “Biological Substance, Category B,” plus names and contact info for shipper and receiver.

Are there specific limits on specimen quantity in Category B shipping?

Individual Category B packages can contain up to 4 liters for liquids or 4 kilograms for solids per outer package, excluding any dry ice or cooling medium used.

Do Category B shipments need a declaration or emergency contact?

Category B does not require a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods or emergency response info, unlike Category A; just follow all labeling instructions and use approved packaging.

Can both liquid and solid specimens be shipped together in Category B?

Yes, both can be shipped together if each type is properly contained, absorbent is used for liquids, and the total quantities do not exceed allowed limits per packaging standards.