Health Provider Specimen Collection and Shipping Protocols for Chemical Events
The following documents are for planning and response purposes where intentional use of chemical(s) is suspected, and for appropriate collection and shipping protocols. Included is the standard Department of Health laboratory order form for clinical specimen analysis.
*All documents in pdf format
Sample Collection
- Case Definitions for Chemical Poisoning - 786 KB, 28 pgs
- Specimen Collection Protocol for Chemical-Exposure Event - 530 KB, 1 pg
Shipping
- Shipping Instructions for Specimen Collection - 138 KB, 7 pgs
- Pictorial Instructions for Shipping Blood Specimens - 4 MB, 1 page
- Shipping Manifest for Blood Specimens - 110 KB, 2 pgs
- Pictorial Instructions for Shipping Blood Specimens - 4 MB, 1 page
- Pictorial Instructions for Shipping Urine Specimens - 4.8 MB, 1 page
- Shipping Manifest for Urine Specimens - 83 KB, 2 pgs
Department of Health Laboratory Clinical Testing
- Clinical Test Form - 187 KB, 1 page
Laboratory Contact
- Call 802-863-7335
- Within Vermont only: 800-660-9997