Rule 111-8-28-.12. Shipment

1. (1) Shipping of eyes shall be the fastest and most convenient transportation methods.
2. (2) Eyes used for transplanting purposes shall be shipped in sturdy, insulated shipping containers that will maintain a maximum temperature of 4°C. for at least 36 hours.

3. (3) A shipping carton, for the transportation of eyes, shall be supplied to the participating physicians by the Eye Bank and shall contain for each donated eye:

   1. (a) a sterile storage chamber with cotton balls.
   2. (b) history record card;
   3. (c) printed instructions for removal of eyes.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-4et seq. and 31-23-1 et seq.

History. Original Rule entitled "Shipment" adopted. F. Feb. 20, 2013; eff. Mar. 12, 2013.