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To allow for efficient
and expedited analyses of industrial hygiene samples, please take the
following steps:
1. Ensure
that all necessary paper work is included.
Wipe Sample
Submission Form Click
Here
Air Sample Submission Form Click Here
Fill out and include a sample submission form (attached) for all samples.
Include the original (hand-written) submission form and keep a copy
for your records. The sample submission form should indicate at the
top the full name and location of the person to whom you want results
sent and the name and purchase order to whom you want the invoice
sent.
In the body of the form, for each sample, include the following information:
- date sample
collected
- sample medium
(e.g., glass fiber filter, Orbo 70 tube)
- the sample
number
- the substance(s)
to be analyzed for
- the sample
volume
- indicate potentially
interfering compounds present in area of sampling
Leave the amount
of analyte, concentration of the analyte, and analytical method columns
blank.
If different samples are submitted for separate analyses, please fill
out a separate sheet for each analyte. The exception is when there
is more than one analyte per sample, for example ethinyl estradiol
and norethindrone on the same filter; in this case use the same sheet
for such samples.
Blanks must also
have a sample number and be listed on the form.
2. Ensure
that samples are appropriately packaged for shipment.
- After sampling
the samples should be contained in a clean plastic bag or wrapped
in foil. Filter cassettes do not have to be individually wrapped.
If possible, send filters to be analyzed for different substances
in separate plastic bags.
- Carefully pack
samples in a box for shipping. Provide sufficient padding or insulation
to assure they will arrive intact.
- Please ensure
that samples are shipped under appropriate storage conditions. For
example, some samples must be stored on dry ice, because of the possibility
of solvent loss and/or instability and some samples must be stored
and shipped wrapped in foil or in another opaque container, because
of degradation on exposure to light.
3. Ensure
that the shipping container is properly labeled and the shipping papers
are filled out per requirements.
- If the samples
are shipped in a flammable solvent, the container must be marked accordingly
to indicate flammable liquids are present.
- Dry ice (carbon
dioxide) must be indicated on the label and shipping papers.
- If samples
are shipped from outside the United States, consults your customs
broker for their declared value.
- If samples
need to be kept cold, indicate on the label and on the box "refrigerated
samples" so that they will be handled appropriately during shipment
and receipt.
4. Ship
samples as soon as possible after collection (no longer than two weeks)
using expedited service, e.g., DHL, Federal Express.
- For all shipments,
label and send to the following address:
SafeBridge
Consultants, Inc.
Attention: Susan Custer
1924 Old Middlefield Way
Mountain View, CA 94043
- It is critical
to notify Susan Custer samples are being sent to the laboratory.
The methods to notify Susan, in order of priority are:
In the communication,
please indicate the number of samples and substances for which they
are to be analyzed. Include the name of the carrier and airbill
number, and the date on which the package was shipped.
5. If you
have questions or problems, please contact the following individuals:
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