2.1. Introduction 2.2. Transport of fresh dead samples 2.3. Transport of material for histological examination 2.4. Transport of samples for virological examination 2.5. Transport of the samples for molecular analysis 2.6. Guide to shipping biological materials 2.6.1. Infectious substances 2.6.1.1. Category A infectious substances 2.6.1.2. Category B infectious substances 2.6.1.2.1. Packaging 2.6.1.2.2. Labeling 2.6.2 Diagnostic specimens 2.6.2.1. Packaging 2.6.2.2. Labeling 2.6.3. Biological products 2.6.3.1. Packaging 2.6.4. Shipping papers References