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Analytical Services Requester (ASR)

The Analytical Services Requester (ASR) is the primary point of contact (POC) who requests analytical assistance for a water contamination incident from a laboratory.

Role

The role of the ASR may be played by the following or other designee:

  • First responder (e.g., police officer)
  • Hazmat team leader
  • Utility manager
  • State regulatory authority affected by the incident
  • State drinking water agency

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the ASR are:

  • Contact the laboratory that will provide analytical services for the incident, the Primary Responding Laboratory (PRL)
  • Act as the primary decision maker concerning the analyses and data
  • Direct sample collection and distribution to the PRL and other supporting laboratory(s), Mutual Support Laboratory(s) (MSL[s])
  • Coordinate with other organizations that may have information relevant to the incident, such as clinical laboratories and public health departments, and ensure that this information is communicated to the PRL
  • Inform the PRL of requirements for data turnaround, data format, sample and record retention, and sample storage

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