The purchase or acquisition of radioactive materials by researchers at the University of Michigan is restricted and requires prior approval by OSEH / Radiation Safety Service.

Clearances

The University of Michigan provides different methods of ordering radioactive materials. Regardless of which method you find suitable for your needs, your first step always begins with obtaining a clearance code by calling OSEH / Radiation Safety Service at 764-4420.

Be prepared to provide for each item being ordered:

• the name of the radioisotope
• the chemical form of the material
• the activity being ordered in millicuries (mCi) or microcuries (uCi)
• the vendor name
• the catalog number

You will receive a clearance code for the items being ordered. You must provide the clearance code to the vendor when placing the order. In addition, you need to ensure that the vendor will include the name of the clearance code and the name of the Authorized User in an Attention Line as part of the shipping address. If the vendor indicates that information cannot be included in the attention line, then it must be included in the packing list for the item.

All radioactive materials must be shipped to OSEH / Radiation Safety Service.

The specific procedures for each of the ordering options listed below provide detailed instruction on placing orders including the proper shipping address to use.

Order Options

CAUTION: Users must not use a P-card to place an order for radioactive materials. U-M Purchasing prohibits the use of P-cards for the purchase of restricted items, including radioactive materials. Refer to:http://www.umich.edu/~purch/AP/faq.html#PCard6

1. Purchase Order. Authorized Users can elect to order radioactive materials from any vendor through MPathways using the ePro system. However, some discounts may be realized by using a strategic supplier (See options 2 and 3).

   Specific instructions for placing radioactive materials orders using ePro are at: http://www.oseh.umich.edu/ProcurementProtocols2006.doc

2. Perkin-Elmer as Strategic Supplier of Radiochemicals. Authorized Users can order Perkin-Elmer radiochemical products using a Shortcode instead of PO Number by sending a special requisition form containing pertinent order information to Perkin-Elmer.

   Instructions and requisition forms are at: http://www.procurement.umich.edu/show_full_contract.php?target=176

3. Fisher Scientific as Strategic Supplier of MP Biomedical Radiochemicals. Authorized Users can order MP Biomedical radiochemical products through Fisher Scientific using a Shortcode instead of PO number by sending a special requisition form containing pertinent order information to Fisher Scientific.

   Instructions and requisition forms are at: http://www.procurement.umich.edu/show_full_contract.php?target=19

4. Sigma-Aldrich as Strategic Supplier of Radiochemicals. Authorized Users can order Sigma-Aldrich radiochemical products using a Shortcode instead of PO number by sending a special requisition form containing pertinent order information to Sigma-Aldrich. Please note that you cannot use Marketsite to order radiochemicals from Sigma-Aldrich.

   Instructions and requisition forms are at: http://www.procurement.umich.edu/show_full_contract.php?target=69

Please don’t hesitate to call OSEH / Radiation Safety Service at 764-4420 if you have questions regarding the proper way to order radioactive materials.