Operations and Procedures:
Sample Handling
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### Laboratory Support

If it is determined that sample collection and analyses are necessary, responders, including the ASR, PRL and MSL must communicate effectively for sample collection and analysis efforts to be beneficial. The ASR will identify and contact a laboratory to serve as the PRL. In some cases, the PRL may not be able to meet all of the analytical needs, due to either limited analytical capability or capacity. If the PRL is unable to meet analytical support needs, a capable MSL(s) will need to be identified.

Before agreeing to provide support, a laboratory should consider the following:

Capability and capacity | Estimated concentration of contaminant
Data turnaround | Required level of internal COC
Management approval | Availability of reagents, supplies, and equipment
Nature of threat | Special conditions (e.g., data ownership)
Level of analysis (i.e., screening or confirmatory analysis) | Duration of support
Proficiency or certification (if available for the contaminant of concern) | Data quality objectives (end-use)
Availability of funding and/or vehicle for reimbursement | Number of samples

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