STL Sample Preparation and Transport Instructions
Table of Contents
All documents are PDF files unless otherwise noted.
- Authorization Pages
- Submitter ID Number Request Form MASTER
- STL Requisitions:
- Sample Preparation and Transport Instructions
- Instructions for Packing Blood Tubes for Shipment
- Specimen Manifest Memo
- Specimen Manifest: Example | Form
- Order of Draw Guidelines:
- Chemistry Panels
- Clinical Specimen Collection and Stability Instructions:
- Critical Value List
- STL F-14 Supply Order Form MASTER
- Packaging Instructions, Category B
- Definition of an Acceptable Container
- Correct Sample Preparation Examples
- STL Contacts
Contact Us
DSHS/South Texas Laboratory
1301 S. Rangerville Road
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 364-8748
(956) 412-8794
Aurora Martinez, MT (ASCP), BS
South Texas Laboratory Branch Manager
(956) 364-8748
aurora.martinez@dshs.texas.gov
Susan Adams, MT (ASCP), BS
Clinical Chemistry Team Lead
(956) 364-8752
susan.adams@dshs.texas.gov
Corrine Gonzales, BS, MT (ASCP)
Hematology Team Lead
Clinical Supplies, Shipping, Transport Information
(956) 364-8751
corrine.trevino-gonzales@dshs.texas.gov
Joe Aguilera, RMT
Mycobacteriology Team Lead
(956) 364-8753
joe.aguilera@dshs.texas.gov
Deborah Serrato, MLT
Serology Team Lead
(956) 364-8750
deborah.serrato@dshs.texas.gov
Kristina Zamora, BS, MT (ASCP)
Emergency Preparedness Team Lead
(956) 364-8369
kristina.zamora@dshs.texas.gov
Elva P. Munoz, Lab Tech III.
TB Supplies, Shipping, Transport Information
(956) 364-8747
elva.munoz@dshs.texas.gov
Billing
DSHS - MC1917
PO Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
Phone 512-458-7317
FAX 512-458-7588