STL Sample Preparation and Transport Instructions

 All documents are PDF files unless otherwise noted.

• Authorization Pages
• Submitter ID Number Request Form MASTER 
• STL Requisitions:
  • F40-A Clinical Chemistry Specimen Submission Form (LFTs, CBCs, A1c) Sample 
  • F40-B Microbiology Specimen Submission Form (RPRs/TB) Sample 
  • F40-B Microbiology Specimen Submission Form (RPRs/TB) SPANISH Sample
• Sample Preparation and Transport Instructions
  • Instructions for Packing Blood Tubes for Shipment
  • Specimen Manifest Memo
  • Specimen Manifest:  Example  |  Form
• Order of Draw Guidelines:
  • BD Vacutainer Order of Draw for Multiple Tube Collections
  • Collection Tube Guide
• Chemistry Panels
• Clinical Specimen Collection and Stability Instructions:
  • Chemistry
  • Hematology
  • Syphilis RPR/Syphilis TP-PA
  • Tuberculosis (TB)
• 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

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

mailto:LabAR@dshs.state.tx.ustexas gov