02/560594 DC : DRAFT FEB 2002

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Preservation of samples
  3.1 General considerations
  3.2 Feasible precautions
      3.2.1 Filling the container
      3.2.2 Use of appropriate sample containers
      3.2.3 Handling and preservation of biological samples
      3.2.4 Handling and preservation of radiochemical samples
      3.2.5 Handling and preservation of physico-chemical samples
      3.2.6 Filtration or centrifuging of samples
      3.2.7 Addition of preservatives
  3.3 Reagents
      3.3.1 General
      3.3.2 Solids
      3.3.3 Solutions
  3.4 Prolonged storage of samples
      3.4.1 Determination of the preservation time
  3.5 General guidance
4 Recommendations
5 Identification of samples
6 Transport of samples
7 Reception of samples
Annex A (informative) Bibliography