Procedure for dispatching of material for chemical examination

PROCEDURE FOR DISPATCHING OF MATERIALS FOR CHEMICAL EXAMINATION

  • Complete the report forms for pathological specimens.
  • Enter the name and address of the submitter.
  • Enter full name and address of the owner of the stock
  • Describe the full history along with ante and post-mortem findings if any.
  • A separate container should preferably be used for each case.
  • Put a frozen coolant pad, into each container or pack these specimens in ice before dispatching.
  • Specimens must be packed so that they do not contaminate each other, or leak in transit.
  • Normally samples are sent through express rail or local transport arrangements.
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