Obtaining Radioactive Material

The acquisition of all radioactive material must be approved in advance by the Radiation Safety Officer to avoid hazards in improper use or undue costs in waste disposal.  Only Authorized Users on UTSA's Radioactive Materials License can acquire isotopes.  The requirement for prior approval of each acquisition applies to purchases, "no charge" donations, free trial samples or free replacement shipments, General License material, and to transfers between labs or from or to another institution.

Purchases are made by submitting a PB4 document (Purchase Request) in UTSA's Point Plus online ordering system.  Only radioactive items are to be included on an order.  Give each item a commodity code of 193-80.  The commodity code routes the purchase request to the Radiation Safety Officer for approval.  Include your e-mail address and lab contact information in the order.  Return e-mails will be sent confirming approval by the Radiation Safety Officer and confirming the expected delivery date when the order is placed by a Buyer in Purchasing.  Step-by-step instructions for creating an electronic order are at the following link: the instructions assume that you have taken the required training for using Point Plus and are familiar with placing standard Purchase Requests.  If you are having someone else place an order for you, be sure to clearly advise them that the order is for radioactive material and must be routed through the Radiation Safety Officer according to the instructions below.  Allow 24 hours for order placement as several financial approvals are necessary before RSO approval.  For rush orders, use the routing information in Point Plus to track progress and apprise signers as the request arrives at each DESK of the need for immediate approval.

Instructions for creating an electronic Purchase Request

If you want to transfer radioactive material between labs or between institutions, contact the Radiation Safety Officer.  Stringent state and federal regulations do not allow individuals to transport or ship radioactive material themselves.

Radiation Safety Manual requirements for obtaining radioactive material

Obtaining Authorization

Placing Orders

No Charge Materials

General License Materials

Locations of Use

Transfers