ALL RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL MUST BE ORDERED THROUGH THE RSO.

Prior to contacting the RSO to order radioactive material, the individual placing the order must verify the following: (Orders which do not meet these conditions will not be processed until the permit has been amended.)

• Radionuclide and chemical form are listed on the PH's permit.
• Possession limit on the permit will not be exceeded.
• Material will be used under the PH's approved protocol.

The RSO has a 3:00 p.m. cut-off time for orders to be processed the same day. Orders received after 3:00 p.m. will be processed the following business day or in accordance with the delivery date requested.

It is preferred that orders be placed by telephone. However, a completed Radioactive Material Requisition may be faxed or mailed to the RSO. The following numbers/address should be used:

• telephone - 274-4797 (NOTE: Do not leave an order on the answering machine.)
• fax - 274-2332
• campus mail - CL 159

The following information is required when placing a radioactive material order:

• Permit Holder (PH)
• department
• account number for billing purposes (NOTE: Invalid account numbers may result in the suspension of radionuclide ordering privileges.)
• vendor
• catalog number of item
• quantity of material (e.g., activity, number of kits, etc.)
• radionuclide
• chemical form
• quote number, if applicable
• requestor's name and phone number
• date material is needed

Information about pricing, delivery dates, etc. and copies of vendor quotations may be obtained from the RSO.

The PH may establish a "standing order" with the RSO if he/she wishes to receive certain material on a routine basis (e.g., weekly or monthly). The RSO should be contacted regarding specific procedures to set up these standing orders.

In some cases, a PH may wish to purchase radioactive material to be used at the University with funds available through the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC). Conversely, a PH may wish to purchase material with university funds and have the material shipped to the VAMC for use in an approved lab at that location. Because the VAMC operates under a separate NRC license, the RSO should be contacted regarding the purchasing procedures for these situations.

The PH must notify the RSO of any radioactive material which he/she expects to receive as free samples prior to shipment. The RSO will provide the proper shipping address and NRC license information to the supplier of these materials.

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