Which packaging option is used for the Zika Virus sample?

Which packaging option is used for the Zika Virus sample?

• A. Paper envelope
• B. Vented triple packaging
• C. Non-packaged
• D. Double packaging

Answer: (B)

Infectious substances like Zika virus must be shipped using triple packaging to prevent any possible leaks or exposure. This means an inner leakproof primary container, a secondary leakproof container, and an outer rigid packaging that contains absorbent material to catch spills. A vented triple packaging is appropriate here because it allows pressure changes that can occur during transport to be relieved without compromising containment, while still maintaining the integrity of the triple containment system. The other options fail because a paper envelope isn’t capable of containing infectious material, non-packaged shipments pose obvious exposure risks, and double packaging does not provide the required triple containment with outer rigid protection and absorbent material.

Infectious substances like Zika virus must be shipped using triple packaging to prevent any possible leaks or exposure. This means an inner leakproof primary container, a secondary leakproof container, and an outer rigid packaging that contains absorbent material to catch spills. A vented triple packaging is appropriate here because it allows pressure changes that can occur during transport to be relieved without compromising containment, while still maintaining the integrity of the triple containment system. The other options fail because a paper envelope isn’t capable of containing infectious material, non-packaged shipments pose obvious exposure risks, and double packaging does not provide the required triple containment with outer rigid protection and absorbent material.