Operations and Procedures:
Sample Handling
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### Problems with Sample Receipt

Ideally a laboratory should receive samples in the proper packaging at the proper temperature, and each sample should be listed on a proper COC form. However, because of the nature of a response, a receiving laboratory (PRL or MSL) may experience sample receipt complications. A laboratory can choose to accept or reject samples or part of the samples at any time during the lifetime of the event. These decisions are at the discretion of the management of each laboratory. For example, if a sample is not listed on the COC, the laboratory can reject that sample. Of course, it is always in everyone's best interest to discuss any sample receipt issues with the ASR, especially if samples are collected, shipped, and/or preserved in a manner that may affect sample integrity. |

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