What is defined as Patient Specimens?

The definition of Patient Specimens pertains specifically to materials derived from humans or animals that are collected for the purpose of diagnosis, testing, or monitoring health conditions. This category includes blood, tissues, urine, and other biological samples that are crucial for laboratory analysis.

Understanding this definition is important in the context of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations, where handling and transporting biological specimens require adherence to strict guidelines to ensure safety and compliance with health regulations. This ensures that any materials that may contain infectious agents or other hazards are appropriately managed to prevent exposure or contamination.

The other options address different concepts that are not relevant to Patient Specimens. For example, solid waste from hazardous materials refers to waste products that must be disposed of carefully due to their dangerous nature, while biological materials not requiring special handling are not classified as Patient Specimens because they do not involve diagnostic procedures. Packaging materials for hazardous goods involves containers that transport dangerous items but do not pertain to biological specimens directly.