Source: ESR
ESR Health Laboratories and Consultancy Services close at 5 pm on Wednesday 23 December 2020, and re-open at 8 am on Tuesday 5 January 2021. For urgent assistance over the holiday period call 0800 437 734.
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ESR Environmental Science Christchurch Laboratories and Consultancy Services close at 12 noon on Thursday 24 December 2020 and re-open at 8 am on Tuesday 5 January 2021.
- Microbiology group emergency contact: 027 258 0132
- Food chemistry emergency contact: 021 992 323
- National Centre for Radiation Science emergency contact: 027 801 1623.
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ESR Forensic Laboratories close at 4 pm on Wednesday 23 December 2020 and re-open at 8 am on Tuesday 5 January 2021.
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For scene call-outs, urgent casework and advice contact the on-call forensic scientist on 0800 FORENSIC (0800 367 367) at any time.
- For urgent delivery of exhibits to the Forensic Service Centre laboratories contact the on-call forensic scientist on 0800 FORENSIC (0800 367 367) to arrange a suitable time for delivery.
- Non-urgent toxicology and blood alcohol samples can be sent to the laboratory as usual between Christmas and New Year.
- For urgent toxicology and blood alcohol samples between Christmas and New Year, please call the on-call Toxicologist on 027 258 0140.
Should you have any difficulties contacting ESR over the Christmas and New Year period, please call Steve Cordiner, Forensic Service Centre Manager: 027 839 2868.
ESR wishes you, your staff, and your whānau a very happy, safe festive and holiday season. Season’s greetings and warm wishes for 2021.
