[Histonet] Receiving Cytology Specimens in Glass Containers

[Patsy Ruegg]

There are new rules for transporting biological samples for 2005, this is
handled by the Department of Transportation, I am told you can do a web
search for dot.gov and find the regs.
Patsy 

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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joe Nocito
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 8:37 AM
To: Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] Receiving Cytology Specimens in Glass Containers

Morning Histonetters,
we have come across a little problem. We are performing some work from local
small hospitals. Our concern is that we are receiving many large volumes of
cytology fluids in glass containers. I checked the JCAHO website and could
not find anything relating to transporting specimens in glass containers.
Does anyone know any regulations concerning transporting specimens in glass
containers? Once again, I thank you for your efforts and vast knowledge.

Joe Nocito
Histology Manager
Pathology Reference Lab
San Antonio, TX



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