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Statesville Analytical, Inc. provides
pre-cleaned sample containers that are
certified by the manufacturer as being cleaned
to EPA requirements for the parameters for
which they are used. For bacteriological
analysis the bottles received are checked for
sterility before being used.
Sample Preservation, Holding Times and
Container Type:
Sample preservation, holding times, and
container types are provided in accordance
with federal and state regulations (40 CFR and
SW846).
Sample Dispatch:
Sample Kits are
prepared in the laboratory, with sample
containers pre-preserved or with appropriate
preservative provided for addition at time of
sampling. Sample containers are packaged in
bubble wrap to reduce the change of breakage
and to minimize cross-contamination concerns.
Kits are held for client pick-up or delivered
to the customer.
Sample Acceptance:
Upon arrival to the lab
samples are checked to evaluate sampling and
handling protocol. The temperature of samples
is taken using an infrared thermometer.
Samples are checked for chemical preservation,
dechlorination and general sample integrity.
Chain of Custody (COC) forms are signed and a copy of the
three-part form is given to the client. For
drinking water samples being reported for
compliance processes must be received on a
state approved form. Any samples that do not
meet the sample handling protocol are rejected
and a resample is requested. Next, the samples
are logged in the Laboratory Information
Management System (LIMS) computer system and a
condition of receipt is generated. The COC and
a copy of the condition of receipt are filed
until the completed data report is ready to
send to the client. Sample labels are created
and affixed to the samples. Samples are now
ready to be analyzed.
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