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SAMPLE HANDLING GUIDELINES
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UNITED STATES
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SAMPLE KIT PACKING CHECKLIST
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Line the sample cooler with the plastic bag provided.
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q Indicate sample ID, sampling date, time, and name of sampler on both the bottle labels and the enclosed Chain of Custody. Information on the Chain of Custody and labels must match and be complete. Clearly list and mark the appropriate boxes for all analyses requested, required turnaround time, and desired QC Package. Sign and date the Chain of Custody. PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY.
q Use caution and avoid flushing away preservative from preserved bottles.
q 40-mL vials (with HCl) for Volatile, GRO, TOC, and TPH TX-1005 must be filled with no headspace (air). Fill container so that there is a bead of water above the top of the container but does not overflow, as the preservative will be washed out. Invert the vial after capping and check for air bubbles. If bubbles are present, uncap and add a few more drops of sample and attempt capping again.
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After collecting samples, place samples inside plastic bubble wrap bag, remove seal strip and close. Place this bag inside a ziplock bag and put inside the plastic bag that lines the cooler. Repeat as necessary for all sample containers.
Include the temperature blank and Trip Blank inside the plastic bag lining the cooler.
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Surround all samples with free wet ice. Use at least one bag of ice per cooler and make sure the ice is distributed evenly.
Tie the plastic bag to secure the contents. Add more padding as needed to fill the remaining space.
SAMPLE KIT PACKING CHECKLIST
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Relinquish the Chain of Custody. Place in ziplock bag with any other documents and place on top of closed plastic bag.
Close cooler. Tape around the cooler, top to bottom, several times on both sides to keep the cooler closed and prevent leakage.
Sign and date the custody seal and any shipping labels required for transport, and affix to the cooler.
ALS bottle kits are prepared with the client and sample collection personnel in mind.
Our goal with the preparation and delivery of bottle kits is to make the sample collection process as efficient and problem-free as possible. If you have any questions about your ALS bottle kits, please contact your ALS Project Manager.
*NOTE: Samples, preservatives, and supplies may vary depending on the project or laboratory.
Pre-labeled containers are grouped by sample location and enclosed in a sealable bag.
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ABCDEFGHIJ
No. Pres. # Bottles J Hold
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10Required Turnaround Time: Results Due Date:
Received by:
QC Package: (Check Box Below)
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Other:
TRRP-ChecklistTRRP Level IVLevel III: Std QC + Raw Data
Level IV: SW846 CLP-LikeDate: Time:Logged by (Laboratory):
Relinquished by: Date: Time:
Received by (Laboratory):Date: Time:
Checked by (Laboratory):
Notes:
Level II: Standard QC
x
Fax
Time
e-Mail Address [email protected]@xyz.com
Sample Description I
TPH (TX 1005)
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Preservative Key: 1-HCL 2-HNO3 3-H2SO4 4-NaOH 5-Na2S2O3 6-NaHSO4 7-Other 8-4 degrees C 9-5035
FBA G HD E
(713) 555-1001 (713) 555-1001
Houston, TX 77042(713) 555-1000
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Fax
Date
Houston, TX 77042(713) 555-1000
Matrix
MW-15 (26-27')
Sampler(s): Please Print & Sign Shipment Method:
Chain of Custody Form
ABC PropertiesProject Information
VOCs (8260) - client select listProject Name
Work Order #:
Page
Customer Information10-10
XYZ Consulting10-10
Purchase OrderWork Order
Company Name XYZ ConsultingProject Number
Bill To CompanyInvoice Attn.
Suite 100
Accounts Payables-Judy Jones215 Richmond Ave.
Address
City/State/Zip
Parameter/Method Request for Analysis
Cooler Temp.
% Moisture (for TRRP dry-weight correction)
x
Address
Phone
215 Richmond Ave.
City/State/ZipPhone
Suite 100
Copyright 2009 by ALS laboratory GroupNote: Any changes must be made in writing once samples and COC Form have been submitted to ALS Environmental.
ALS Project Manager:
Relinquished by:
e-Mail Address
Joe SmithSend Report To
ALS Environmental
10450 Stancliff Rd. #210Houston, Texas 77099(Tel) 281.530.5656 (Fax) 281.530.5887
ALS Environmental3352 128th AvenueHolland, Michigan 49424(Tel) 616.399.6070(Fax) 616.399.6185
STD 10 Wk Days 5 Wk Days 2 Wk Days 24 Hour
Other ____________
ExamplePre-Printed COC Form
Pre-printed Chain of Custody forms with client and project names to minimize time spent in the field.
Clean, lined coolers neatly packaged for delivery to clients. Sample locations are clearly marked for quick access when sampling.
Chemical preservative stickers and sample labels with each parameter clearly identified.
Our bottle kits may include:
Analysis MethodContainer Size (minimum)
PreservativeHolding Time*
Sample Extract
Alcohols 8015 4 oz/G Cool, < 6°C 14
Bromide 9056A 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28
Chloride 9056A 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 28
Chromium VI (Hexavalent)
7196A 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 24 hours
Coplanar PCBs 1668A 4 oz/G Cool, < 6°C 1 year
Corrosivity 1110 4 oz/P N/A 7
Cyanide, Total & Amenable to Chlorination
901090129014
4 oz/P Cool, < 6°C 14
Diesel Range Organicsa
8015 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40
DIMP/DMMP ALS SOP 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40
Dioxins/Furans 82808290
4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 30 45
Explosives 8330A 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40
Fluoride 9056A 4 oz/P Cool, < 6°C 28
Gasoline Range Organics (GRO)a 8015 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14
Glycols 8015 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40
Herbicides, Chlorinated 8151 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40
Ignitability 1010 4 oz/AGNone required
7
Mercury74707471
4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28
Metals, Except CrVI & Hg, Total
60106020
4 oz/AGNone required
180
NDMA ALS SOP 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40
Nitrate 9056A 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 48 hours
Nitrite 9056A 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 48 hours
SOIL
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a State-specific methods may have differing holding times.
SOIL
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Analysis MethodContainer Size (minimum)
PreservativeHolding Time*
Sample Extract
Nitrate-Nitrite 353.2M 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28
Nitroglycerin/PETN 8332 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40
Oil & Grease 9071 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 28
Organochlorine Pesticides
8081 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 14 40
Organophosphorus Pesticides
8141 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 14 40
PCB Aroclors and Congeners (including PCB Wipes)
8082 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 1 year 40
Polychlorinated Biphenyls
1668 4 oz/P/G Cool, <-10°C 1 year 1 year
Perchlorate 6850 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 28 28
pH 9045 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°CAnalyze immediately
Phenols 9065 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 28
Phosphorus - White/Elemental (P4)
7580 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 30
Polynuclear Aromatics Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
82708270-SIM
4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40
Purgeable Aromatic Hydrocarbons (including BTEX & MTBE)
80218260
4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14
Reactive Cyanide 7.3.3.2 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28
Reactive Sulfide 7.3.4.2 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28
Semivolatile Organics 8270 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40
Sulfate 9056A 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28
Sulfide 9030B 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 7
TCLP Metals 1311 32 oz/G Cool, < 6°C180 Hg 28
180
* Days unless otherwise specified. Applicable regulations (e.g. 40 CFR) may specify holding times different than those in the method.
a State-specific methods may have differing holding times.
SOILAnalysis Method
Container Size (minimum)
PreservativeHolding Time*
Sample Extract
TCLP Semivolatiles, Pesticides, & Herbicides
1311 32 oz/G Cool, < 6°C 14 40
TCLP Volatiles 1311 32 oz/G Cool, < 6°C 14 14
Thiodiglycol LL9 4 oz/AG 7 40
TOC 9060 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28
Volatile Organics 82604 oz/AG, coring device
Cool, < 6°C and/or sodium bisulfate
14/7/48 hours depending on sampling
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* Days unless otherwise specified. Applicable regulations (e.g. 40 CFR) may specify holding times different than those in the method.
a State-specific methods may have differing holding times.
WATERAnalysis Method
Container Size (minimum)
PreservativeHolding Time*
Sample Extract
Acidity 2310B 250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 14
Acrolein, Acrylonitrile, Acetonitrile
6038030
3 x 40 mL/AG
Cool, < 6°C, adjust pH to 4-5
14
Alcohols 8015 3 x 40 mL/AG Cool, < 6°C 14
Alkalinity 2320B 250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 14
Ammonia 4500-NH3 B, C, D, F 250 mL/P
Cool, < 6°C, H
2SO
4 to
pH < 228
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)/Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD)
5210B P, G – 1000 mL Cool, < 6°C 48 hours
Bromate 300.1 P, G – 500 mL
50 mg/L EDA, cool, < 6°C
28
Bromide 300.0 P, G – 500 mL Cool, < 6°C 28
Carbamates, Carbamoyl Oximes 531.2 2 x 1 L/AG
1.8 mL acetic acid to pH < 3, 80 mg/L Na
2S
2O
3,
cool < 6°C
28
Carbonyl Compounds (Formaldehyde) 8315 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 72 hours 72 hours
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 5520C, D 250 mL/P
Cool, < 6°C, H
2SO
4 to
pH < 228
Chloride 300.0, 4500-Cl G
P, G – 500 mL Cool, < 6°C 28
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* Days unless otherwise specified. Applicable regulations (e.g. 40 CFR) may specify holding times different than those in the method.
a State-specific methods may have differing holding times.
WATERAnalysis Method
Container Size (minimum)
PreservativeHolding Time*
Sample Extract
Chlorine, Total Residual 4500-Cl G P, G – 250 mL
None required
Within 15 minutes
Chlorite 300.1 P, G – 500 mL
50 mg/L EDA, cool, < 6°C
14
Chlorophyll-A 10200H A, G – 500 mL Cool, < 6°C Analyze
immediately
Chromium VI (Hexavalent)
3500-Cr D218.6 7196A
P, G – 250 mL Cool, < 6°C 24 hours
Chromium VI (Hexavalent) 7199 P - 125 mL Cool, < 6°C 24 hours
Coliform, Colilert 9223B 100 mL Coli bottle
Cool, < 6°C, 0.008% Na
2S
2O
3
8 hours (WW) 30 hours (DW)
Coliform, Fecal & Total 9222B 9222D
100 mL Coli bottle
Cool, < 6°C, 0.008% Na
2S
2O
3
8 hours (WW) 30 hours (DW)
Color 2120B P, G - 250 mL Cool, < 6°C 48 hours
Corrosivity 1110 250 mL/P N/A 7
Cyanide, Total & Amenable to Chlorination
335.4, 4500-CN E, G
500 mL/PNaOH, pH > 12, cool, < 6°C
14
Cyanide, Weak Acid Dissociable 4500-CN E 250 mL/P
Cool, < 6°C, NaOH to pH > 12
14
Diesel Range Organics (DRO)a 8015 2 L/AG Cool, < 6°C,
HCL to pH < 2 7 40
Dioxins/Furans 1613 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 1 year 40
EDB, DBCP, & TCP 504.1 3 x 40 mL/AG
0.008% Na
2S
2O
3,
cool, < 6°C7 40
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* Days unless otherwise specified. Applicable regulations (e.g. 40 CFR) may specify holding times different than those in the method.
a State-specific methods may have differing holding times.
WATERAnalysis Method
Container Size (minimum)
PreservativeHolding Time*
Sample Extract
EDB, DBCP, & TCP 8011 3 x 40 mL/AG
0.008% Na
2S
2O
3,
cool, < 6°C7 40
Explosives 8330A 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C, HCl to pH < 2 7 40
DIMP/DMMP ALS SOP 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7
Fecal Streptococci 9230B 100 mL plastic bag
Cool, < 10°C, 0.008% Na
2S
2O
3
6 hours
Ferrous Iron 3500-Fe B 250 mL/AG Cool, < 6°C 24 hours
Fluoride 300.04500 F-C 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 28
Gasoline Range Organics (GRO)a 8015 3 x 40 mL/
AGCool, < 6°C, HCl to pH < 2 14
Glycols 8015 3 x 40 mL/AG
Cool, < 6°C, HCl to pH < 2 14
Hardness 2540C 500 mL/P HNO3, pH < 2 6 months
Herbicides, Chlorinated 8151 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40
Ignitability 1010 500 mL/P None required 7
Mercury - Low Level 1631E 500 mL FLPE or G
5 mL 6N HCl or unpreserved
90 (48 hours if unpreserved)
Mercury245.1245.5 7470
250 mL/P/G HNO3,
pH < 2 28
Methane, Ethane, Ethene RSK-175 3 x 40 mL/
AGCool, < 6°C, HCl to pH < 2 14
NDMA UM34 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40
Nitrate 300/9056A 250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 48 hours
Nitrite300/354.1/ 9056A/4500-NO2 B
250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 48 hours
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* Days unless otherwise specified. Applicable regulations (e.g. 40 CFR) may specify holding times different than those in the method.
a State-specific methods may have differing holding times.
WATERAnalysis Method
Container Size (minimum)
PreservativeHolding Time*
Sample Extract
Nitrate-Nitrite 353.2 250 mL/PCool, < 6°C, H
2SO
4 to
pH < 228
Metals, Except CrVI & Hg, Total
200.5200.7200.8200.960106020
500 mL/P
HNO3, pH < 2, for at least 16 hours prior to analysis
180
Metals, Except CrVI & Hg, Total - Dissolved
200.5 200.7200.8200.960106020
500 mL/P
If not field filtered, unpreserved. If field filtered HNO
3, pH<2,
for at least 16 hours prior to analysis.
180
Nitroglycerin/PETN 8332 2 x 1 L/AGCool, < 6°C, H
2SO
4 to
pH < 27 40
Odor 140.1 500 mL/P 1
Oil & Grease (Hexane Extractable Materials)
1664A1664B 2 x 1 L/AG
HCl or H2SO
4,
pH < 2, cool, < 6°C
28
Organic Halogens, Adsorbable (AOX)
1650B1650C 500 mL/AG
Cool, < 6°C, HNO
3 to
pH < 2180
Organochlorine Pesticides
6088081 2 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40
Organophosphorus Pesticides 8141 2 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40
Orthophosphate
365.1 365.2 365.3 4500 P-E
250 mL/P Cool, < 6°CFilter within 15 minutes; 48 hours
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* Days unless otherwise specified. Applicable regulations (e.g. 40 CFR) may specify holding times different than those in the method.
a State-specific methods may have differing holding times.
WATERAnalysis Method
Container Size (minimum)
PreservativeHolding Time*
Sample Extract
Oxygen, Dissolved (Probe) 4500-O G 500 mL/G None required
Analyze within 15 minutes
Oxygen, Dissolved (Winkler) 4500-O G 500 mL/G Fix on site &
store in dark 8 hours
PCB Aroclors or Congeners 6088082 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 1 year 1 year
PCB Congeners 1668 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 1 year 40
Perchlorate 6850 125 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 28
pH 9040 4500-H B 250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C Analyze
immediately
Phenols 420.1420.4 1 L/AG
Cool, < 6°C, H
2SO
4 to
pH < 228
Phosphorus, Elemental 4500-P E 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 48 hours
Phosphorus, Total4500-P E365.3365.4
125 mL/P Cool, < 6°C, H
2SO
4 to pH < 2 28
Phosphorus-White/Elemental (P4) 7580 250 mL/AG Cool, < 6°C 5
Polynuclear Aromatics Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
82708270-SIM 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40
Purgeable Aromatic Hydrocarbons (including BTEX & MTBE)
60280218260
3 x 40 mL/AG
HCl, pH < 2, no headspace, cool, < 6°C
14/7 if unpreserved
Reactive Cyanide 7.3.3.2 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 28
Reactive Sulfide 7.3.4.2 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 28
Residue, Settleable 2540F; 160.5 1 L/P Cool, < 6°C 48 hours
Residue, Total (TS) 2540B 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 7
Residue, Nonfilterable (TSS) 2540D 1L/P Cool, < 6°C 7
Residue, Volatile (TVS) 160.4 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 7
Residue, Filterable (TDS) 2540C 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 7
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* Days unless otherwise specified. Applicable regulations (e.g. 40 CFR) may specify holding times different than those in the method.
a State-specific methods may have differing holding times.
WATERAnalysis Method
Container Size (minimum)
PreservativeHolding Time*
Sample Extract
Resin & Fatty Acids 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 30 30
Semivolatile Organics 625; 8270 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40
Silica 4500-SiO2 250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 28
Sulfate 300.0 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 28
Sulfide 4500-S2 D, F/376.1 500 mL/P
Cool, < 6°C, add zinc acetate & NaOH to pH > 9
7
Sulfite 4500-SO3 B 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C Analyze in 15 minutes
Surfactants (MBAS) 5540 C 1 L/G Cool, < 6°C 48 hours
Specific Conductance 120.1, 9050 P, G - 250 mL Cool, < 6°C 28
Streptococci, Fecal PA, G – 250 mL N/A 6 hours
Temperature 2550B 250 mL/P None required
Analyze Immediately
Thiodiglycol UL09 2 x 1 L/AG 40
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen 4500-NH3 E 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C, H
2SO
4 to pH<2 28
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
415.1; 9060 5310C 250 mL/AG H
2SO
4 to pH<2,
cool, < 6°C 28
Total Organic Halogen (TOX)
5320B 9020 500 mL/AG Cool, < 6°C 28
Turbidity 180.1 250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 48 hours
Volatile Organics 524.2 3 x 40 mL/ G
Ascorbic acid, HCl pH<2, no headspace, cool, < 6°C
14
Volatile Organics 6248260
3 x 40 mL/ G
HCl to pH < 2, no headspace, cool, < 6°C; if Res. Cl, 10mg Na
2S
2O
3
14/7 if unpreserved
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* Days unless otherwise specified. Applicable regulations (e.g. 40 CFR) may specify holding times different than those in the method.
a State-specific methods may have differing holding times.
RADIOCHEMISTRY
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Analysis Matrix Container Size PreservativeHolding Time*
Americium-241Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Carbon-14Water 250 mL/AG N/A N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP
Chlorine-36Water 2000 mL/AG N/A N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP
Curium-242, 244Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Gamma Emitters (StockFANPLibrary**)
Water 1000 mL/P HNO3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 16 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Gross Alpha/BetaWater 500 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Iodine-129Water 2000 mL/AG N/A N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP
Iron-55Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Lead-210Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Neptunium-237Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Nickel-63Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Plutonium-238, 239Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Plutonium-241Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Polonium-210Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
*Days unless otherwise specified**Fission Activation & Natural Products
RADIOCHEMISTRY
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Analysis Matrix Container Size PreservativeHolding Time*
Promethium-147Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Radium-226Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Radium-228Water 2000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Radon-222 Water 3 x 40 mL/V-TLS N/A, ZH 4
Air 500 mL Tedlar bag N/A 4
Radium, Total Alpha Emitting
Water 1000 mL/P HNO3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Strontium-89Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Strontium-90 (Total Radiostrontium)
Water 1000 mL/P HNO3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Technetium-99Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Thorium-228, 230, 232Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
Tritium (H-3)Water 250 mL/AG < 6°C 6 months
Soil/SW 8 oz WMG < 6°C N/A
Uranium-234, 235, 238Water 1000 mL/P HNO
3 to pH < 2 N/A
Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A
*Days unless otherwise specified
ABBREVIATIONS
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/s Per sample
AG Amber glass
B Pack in ice
blankRoutine shipping or nothing noted in method
BS Ship bulk separate
C Cooled
CE Cap ends
D Pack in dry ice
DW Drinking water
G Glass
I Insulated container
LProtect from exposure to light, store in dark
MSDS Include MSDS
ND Not determined
P Polyethylene
R Refrigerated
RESCheck for current shipping restrictions
SESeparate front & back tubes
S Soil
SB Seal (bubbler/cassettes)
SR Store cool
SV Transfer to separate vials
SW Solid waste
TFV Transfer filter to glass vials
V Ship in vials
V-TLC Glass vial Teflon-lined cap
V-TLSGlass vial Teflon-lined septum
W Water
WMG Wide mouth glass
WMP Wide mouth poly
WW Wastewater
ZH Zero headspace
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