Scenario #2A sputum specimen from a patient suspected of having tuberculosis is being sent by a commercial ground carrier to a reference laboratory. The package does not require a refrigerant.Which of these labels must be used on the outer packaging?

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Scenario #2
A sputum specimen from a patient suspected of having tuberculosis is being sent by a commercial ground carrier to a reference laboratory. The package does not require a refrigerant.
Which of these labels must be used on the outer packaging?

Please select the single best answer