What type of packaging must be used to pack the refrigerated Ebola Virus Disease Blood sample?

• A. Foam-lined cardboard box only
• B. Plastic bag with lid
• C. Double packaging with absorbent material
• D. UN specification marked triple packaging with an insulated liner

Answer: (D)

When shipping an infectious substance that must be kept refrigerated, you must use UN specification packaging that provides triple containment and temperature control. This means there is a primary leakproof container, a secondary leakproof container with absorbent material between the layers, and an outer UN-marked packaging. The insulated liner inside the packaging helps maintain the required cold temperature throughout transport, protecting both the sample and people handling it.

Other options fall short because they don’t meet UN specification or provide sufficient containment. A foam-lined box, or a simple plastic bag, lacks the necessary triple containment and regulatory markings. A double packaging with absorbent material only has two containment layers and still isn’t UN-specified. The triple packaging with an insulated liner covers both the leakproof containment and the temperature control required for refrigerated infectious substances.