Basic steps to follow when transporting lab specimens:Empty transport (thermocol) box.Place a layer of perforated sponge at bottom.Place a pre-frozen gel pack over the perforated sponge.Place specimens sealed in 'Zip lock bag' over the gel pack.Place another pre-frozen gel pack over the samples.Cover with second layer of perforated s

Specimens should be collected and transported in a suitable transport medium, on ice or in liquid nitrogen. Specimens collected for influenza virus isolation should not be stored or shipped in dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) unless they are perfectly sealed in glass or sealed, taped and double plastic-bagged.