Communication and Coordination:
Communication
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### Information Exchange

It is important that all necessary information be communicated to the laboratory providing services when their support is first secured (either ASR to PRL, or PRL to MSL). This will ensure that the analytical services provided meet the needs of the incident.

The following information (including requirements and procedures) should be communicated when a laboratory first agrees to provide support:

- Communication information - POC, phone numbers, etc.
- Procedure for handling outside calls (e.g., media) - contact information for the PIO
- Site characterizations - including any field screening data
- General information about lab services requested
- Chain-of-custody (COC) requirements
- Sample shipments
- Data reporting and records retention
- Reimbursement
- Sample disposal

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