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ECPHL Specimen Collection and Transport Manual4. DEPARTMENT CONTACTSDepartment Phone Room Email addressAdministration 716 898-6100 AA19DirectorScott J Zimmerman, DrPH, MPH 716 898-6105 AA15 scott.zimmerman@erie.govExecutive Assistant (Laboratory)Michael Simkins 716 898-6102 AA26 michael.simkins@erie.govCentral Receiving/Specimen 716 898-6111 AA6ProcessingExecutive Assistant (Laboratory)Michael Simkins 716 898-6102 AA18 michael.simkins@erie.govAdministrative Assistant (PHL)Joanne Kojm 716 961-7522joanne.kojm@erie.govClinical Public Health Lab 716 898-6116 AA11Chief PH MicrobiologistLinda Garringer 716 898-6117 AA14 linda.garringer@erie.govChief Laboratory Technologist (PH)Shirley Keenan 716 961-7593 AA13 shirley.keenan@erie.govEmerging Infections and BiodefenseChief Molecular ScientistCarleen Pope 716 961-7588 BB122 carleen.pope@erie.govEnvironmental Health Lab 716 961-7520 AA21Senior Sanitary ChemistGerhard Paluca 716 898-6118 AA23 gerhard.paluca@erie.govSanitary ChemistBryan Hill 716 961-7578 BB123 bryan.hill@erie.govECPHL effective 3/1/2012 Page 6 of 38
ECPHL Specimen Collection and Transport Manual5. GUIDELINES FOR SPECIMEN/SAMPLE COLLECTION AND HANDLINGThe following general guidance is applicable to both clinical specimen and environmentalsample collection. The following fundamentals should be considered when sending samples forlaboratory analysis:1. The sampling material must be truly representative of the site of interest. For clinicalmaterial it is the site of optimal recovery; for environmental material it is a homogenoussample.2. Sufficient quantity of sample must be obtained.3. The appropriate collection devices and sample containers must be used. Many containpreservatives or additives that ensure optimal holding and recovery of the analyte ofinterest.4. Storage and transport conditions must be followed for optimal analysis.The laboratory strongly encourages communication from the sender before the sample isreceived in the laboratory especially for new or unusual requests. This ensures guidance forproper specimen collection is up-to-date and correct. In an effort to provide accurate and timelyresults the laboratory reserves the right to reject specimens not properly collected, contained ortransported.Collection MaterialsSpecimen containers and supplies are provided by the laboratory according to the followingtable. Materials not listed below are deemed containers that may be supplied by clinics orcommonly submitted by clients. Requests for collection materials can be made in person at thelaboratory receiving area or by phone to ECPHL Central Receiving at 716 898-6111.Clinical PH TestingEnvironmental SamplingClinical lab requisitionEnvironmental lab requisitionEnteric transport cupsAlkalinity bottleJEMBEC culture platesBeachNAAT swabs, male/female Coliform testing Sterile, with sodiumisothiosulfateNAAT urine tubesColilert bottlesSST venipuncture tubes* Cyanide Sodium hydroxide at pH=12Specimen transport bags* Fluoride No preservativeViral transport tubesNitriteHaloacetic acid 250mL amber vialInorganics No preservativeMetals Nitric acid at pH less than 2.0Nitrate, chlorinatedNitrate, non-chlorinated* for designated providersSwimming poolsVolatile Organic Compound(VOC)2-40mL amber vials and adropper bottle with HClECPHL effective 3/1/2012 Page 7 of 38
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