Clinical Laboratory
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense Clinical Laboratory
8350 Ricketts Point Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5400
For Sample Submission or Clinical Consultation 410-436-2230 or 410-436-3276
Or
usarmy.apg.medcom-usamricd.list.mricd-consultation@health.mil
Or
1-833-ADVSRLN (1-833-238-7756), ask for Chemical Casually Care Division (CCCD)
After Hours Duty Phone: 410-322-6822
Nerve Agent
Blood sample: anticoagulated with heparin (dark green top tube), spun down and frozen at -80°C. Minimum 10 mL of plasma.
Urine sample: for informational/research use only. Standard sterile urine container, frozen at -80°C. Minimum 20 mL of urine.
Please see Sample Collection Instructions (CLIN-302-A3) for further details.
Blister Agent
All blister agent work is for informational/research use only. Same procedures and volumes for blood and urine samples as for nerve agents.
Shipments
SHIP TO:
USAMRICD
ATTN: Clinical Diagnostic Lab
8350 Ricketts Point Road
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5400
CONUS/OCONUS shipments via commercial transport (e.g., FEDEX, UPS, DHL), please refer to https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/how-to-ship-clinical-samples.html for general and specific packaging requirements for clinical samples.
For military shipments, please contact MRICD via the phone numbers listed above or email at usarmy.apg.medcom-usamricd.list.mricd-consultation@health.mil to discuss sample submission and/or for clinical consultation.
Once shipped, notify MRICD via consultation email above to include confirmation of shipment and tracking information.