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Research Projects 
Lab Support |
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services supports and assists
research projects and studies undertaken by members of the DHMC medical community.
Any P.I. or Researcher needing lab support (such as venipunctures, mailing
out of specimens, testing specimens, etc.) should fill out the Research Request Form and e-mail Linda Park, at least two weeks before the study is to begin.
The processing of kits for clinical trials is becoming increasingly complex and time consuming with timed pharmacokinetic samples, multiple vacutainer tubes, multiple pour off tubes and various storage requirements. The lab is not staffed to process very complex study kits. Researchers requiring lab assistance are encouraged to acquire lab manuals as early as possible to determine if the lab has the capacity to process their studies.
Steps for Obtaining Lab Support for Research Studies:
- First contact the MHMH Business Office at extension 5-3799 to obtain an MHMH Account number, an STYO stamp and instructions on its use and discuss a discount.
- At least two weeks before any actual lab support is needed, a meeting needs to be held in the Clinical Lab with the research study contact. The following needs to be provided at that meeting:
- A copy of the protocol, specifically lab instructions; tests, processing, storage and shipping
- The study kit with supplies and paperwork if available.
- A copy of the CPHS approval
- An understanding of the tests and / or services the Lab is being asked to provide in support of the research study.
- The completed Form for Clinical Laboratory Support of Research Projects (link located above)
Note:
- Prices increase every fiscal year.
- Research support is contingent on adequate staffing.
- Research charges must be distinct from clinical charges when they're charged.
- The lab does not provide supplies; cryoboxes, shipping boxes, airbills.
- There is limited space for -80ºC storage. Freezer storage boxes are available from Fisher Scientific, www.fishersci.com, as refrigerator accessories.
- MHMH Billing numbers are 9 digit account numbers beginning with 005 obtained from the MHMH Business office. 23 digit/character numbers are Dartmouth College account numbers and not MHMH Billing numbers
- For shipping services, the lab has accounts with FedEx and UPS. The lab has courier services for clinical samples with LabCorp, Mayo and Quest. These couriers can be used for study samples if it is authorized by the Study.
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