[Histonet] Transporting Formalin

[Feher, Stephen]

Hi gang,
 
A question came up in a committee meeting today surrounding how other
institutions are transporting quantities of 10% NBF from a main facility
to outlying hospitals and outpatient clinics.  The quantities in
question ranged from 5 - 20 gallons of formalin in sealed carboy type
containers.  Does a main hospital or lab distribute the formalin to
outlying facilities or are outlying facilities having to order direct
from a supplier and bill the main facility?
 
Some places just order it and transport via courier.  This may be
restricted due to various State EPA rules.  How are you all doing this?
 
Thanks,
 
Steve
 

Stephen A. Feher, MS, SCT (ASCP)

Pathology Supervisor

Catholic Medical Center

100 McGregor Street

Manchester, NH 03102

603-663-6707

sfeher <@t> cmc-nh.org <mailto:sfeher <@t> cmc-nh.org>