1. Office For Oversight of Anatomic Specimens University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Guidelines for: Human Cadaveric Specimen Disposition; and, Specimen Transport

2. Request for Disposition of Anatomic Specimens
Complete the upper portion of the Request for Disposition of Anatomic Specimens form, which can be found at the OOAS website or by request at
Please provide all information requested, as follows:
Specimen Type: Identify the tissue type, e.g., cephalus,
arm, upper/full torso, knee, pelvis/hemipelvis, etc.
Quantity: Specify the number of specimens to be
cremated
Specimen source: Name of approved tissue supplier
from which specimens were procured
Contact person filling out the form
Account number to be charged for cremation cost
Contact person signature z

3. Request for Disposition of Anatomic Specimens
Supporting documentation to be attached to each request:
A copy of the shipment packing list or tissue distribution sheet that was included in the shipment by the tissue supplier (includes donor ID numbers, tissue type, quantity). A check mark must be placed beside each specimen included in the disposition request.
If there is no supporting documentation (e.g., specimens were procured prior to 2007/2008), then a letter from the department chair must be provided authorizing the disposition.

4. Request for Specimen Transport Department of Parking, Transportation & Services
If specimens will need to be transported to Scaife Hall for disposition, please make arrangements after you have submitted the Disposition Request to the OOAS.
Contact: David Huey
Phone:
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS:
DO NOT include Solid Wastes:
Such as absorbent material (pads and
paper towels) and PPE (gloves, disposable
lab coats, disposable face protection)
DO NOT include sharps:
(scalpels and needles) which must be
collected separately in a Sharps container
Specimens are to be placed in biohazard bags and twist tied closed.
Place biohazard bag(s) into approved biological waste boxes
Seal (top and bottom) with packing tape, and place Disposition label (pictured) on top of the box. Labels may be requested at
Maximum box weight limit – 30 lbs. (based on Transportation Guidelines)

5. Biological Waste Disposal /Supplies
Biological Waste Bags and Boxes
Must use bags labeled with a biohazard symbol and are required to be red or orange in color
Boxes should be lined with biological bags
Purchase of the biological waste bags are the responsibility of the lab
To obtain biological waste boxes, please contact EH&S at or by at

6. Biological Waste Labels for Solid Wastes
Such as absorbent material (pads and paper towels) and PPE (gloves, disposable lab coats, disposable face protection)
Biological waste labels must be completely filled out and affixed to the boxes
To obtain biological waste labels, please contact EH&S at or by at
Contact EH&S to make arrangements for biological waste pick up at