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General Tests/Methods Guidelines:
- Sample container recommendation based on single sample collection, QC requirements not included
- Samples should be kept cool at all times (4C)
- Do not overfill preserved sample containers, chemical burns may result
- For chain of custody form, please visit the Forms page
Solids
Analysis |
Method |
Container |
Preservative |
Holding Time |
BTEX | 8260B | 4oz.,Glass | Cool, 4C | 14 Days | | Chlorinated Herbicides | 8151 | 4oz.,Glass | Cool, 4C | 14/40 Days | | Chromium, Hexavalent | 7196A | 4oz.,Glass | | 28 Days | | Cyanides, Reactive | 7.3.3.2 | 4oz.,Glass | Cool, 4C | 14 Days | | Cyanides, Total | 9010A | 4oz.,Glass | Cool, 4C | 14 Days | | Ignitability | 1030 | 4oz.,Glass | | 14 Days | | Metals | 6010A/7471A | 4oz.,Glass | | 6 Months | | Paint Filter | 9095 | 4oz.,Glass | | 7 Days | | PCBs | 8081 | 4oz.,Glass | Cool, 4C | 14/40 Days | | Pesticides, Chlorinated | 8081 | 4oz.,Glass | Cool, 4C | 14/40 Days | | pH (corrosivity) | 9045B | 2oz.,Glass | | | | Phenol | 8270B | 4oz.,Glass | Cool, 4C | 14/40 Days | | Phenolics | SM5530 E&D | 4oz.,Glass | Cool, 4C | 28 Days | | Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons | 8270B | 4oz.,Glass | Cool, 4C | 14/40 Days | | Semi-Volatile Organics | 8270B | 4oz.,Glass | Cool, 4C | 14/40 Days | | Sulfide - Reactive | 7.3.4.2 | 4oz.,Glass | | 14 Days | | Total Organic Carbon | Walkley Black, 9060 | 4oz.,Glass | Cool, 4C | 28 Days | | Volatile Organics | 8260A/8260B | 4oz.,Glass | Cool, 4C | 14 Days | |
Liquids
Analysis |
Method |
Container |
Preservative |
Holding Time |
Acidity | SM2310B/305.1 | 250ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 14 Days | | Alkalinity | SM2320B | 250ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 14 Days | | Ammonia Nitrogen | SM4500-NH3 B,C | 500ml, Plastic | H2SO4 <2, Cool, 4C | 28 Days | | BOD5 | SM5210B | 500ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 48 Hours | | BTEX | 624, 8260A/8260B | 40ml VOA vial x 2 | HCL <2, Cool, 4C | 14 Days | | CBOD | SM5210B | 500ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 48 Hours | | Chloride | 300 | 125ml, Plastic | None | 28 Days | | Chlorinated Herbicides | 8151 | 1L, Amber Glass | Cool, 4C | 7/40 Days | | Chlorine, Residual | SM 4500-C/B | 125ml, Plastic | None | ASAP | | Chromium, Hexavalent | 7196A/SM3500D | 125ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 24 Hours | | COD | 410.4 | 125ml, Plastic | H2SO4 <2, Cool 4C | 28 Days | | Coliform, Fecal | SM9222-D | 100ml, Plastic | Sterile, Na2S2O3, 4C | 6 Hours | | Coliform, Total | SM9222-B | 100ml, Plastic | Sterile, Na2S2O3, 4C | 6 Hours | | Cyanides, Amenable | 335.1 | 250ml, Plastic | NaOH pH> 12, Cool, 4C | 14 Days | | Cyanides, Free | SM4500-CN-I | 250ml, Plastic | NaOH pH> 12, Cool, 4C | 14 Days | | Cyanides, Total | 335.2/335.4/9010A | 250ml, Plastic | NaOH pH> 12, Cool, 4C | 14 Days | | E. Coli | SM9222-B | 100ml, Plastic | Sterile, Na2S2O3, 4C | 6 Hours | | Flashpoint | 1010/D93 | 500ml, Plastic | None | None | | Fluoride | 300 | 125ml, Plastic | None | 28 Days | | Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total | SM 4500-NORG C | 500ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C, H2SO4 <2 | 6 Months | | Mercury, Low Level | 1631E | 500ml, Glass (specially cleaned) | | 28 Days | | Metals | 200.7, 6010A | 500ml, Plastic | HNO3 pH <2 | 6 Months | | Nitrate | 300 | 125ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 48 Hours | | Nitrite | 300 | 125ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 48 Hours | | Oil and Grease | 1664A | 1L, Amber Glass | H2SO4 <2, Cool, 4C | 28 Days | | Orthophosphate | SM4500-P E/365.2 | 125ml, Amber Glass | Cool, 4C | 48 Hours | | PCBs | 608, 8081 | 1L, Amber Glass | Cool, 4C | 7/40 Days | | Pesticides, Chlorinated | 608, 8081 | 1L, Amber Glass | Cool, 4C | 7/40 Days | | pH | SM4500-H+B | 125ml, Plastic | None | Immediate | | Phenolics | SM5530D | 250ml, Amber Glass | H2SO4 <2, Cool, 4C | 28 Days | | Phenols | 625, 8270B | 1L, Amber Glass | Cool, 4C | 7/40 Days | | Phosphorus, Total | 365.1, SM4500-P E | 250ml,Plastic | H2SO4 <2, Cool, 4C | 28 Days | | Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons | 625, 8270B | 1L, Amber Glass | Cool, 4C | 7/40 Days | | Semi-volatile Organics | 625, 8270B | 1L, Amber Glass | Cool, 4C | 7/40 Days | | Solids, Dissolved Total | SM2540C | 250ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 7 Days | | Solids, Total | SM2540B | 250ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 7 Days | | Solids, Total Suspended | SM2540D | 250ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 7 Days | | Solids, Volatile | SM2540E | 250ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 7 Days | | Sulfate | 300 | 125ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 28 Days | | Sulfide | SM4500-S2 F | 250ml, Plastic | NaOH, Zn(C2H3O2)2, Cool, 4C | 7 Days | | Surfactants (MBAs) | SM5540C | 500ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 48 Hours | | Total Organic Carbon | 415.2 | 125ml, Amber Glass | H3P04 <2, Cool, 4C | 28 Days | | TPH | 418.1 | 1L, Amber Glass | HCL <2, Cool, 4C | 28 Days | | TPH-DRO | 8015A Modified | 1L, Amber Glass | Cool, 4C | 7/40 Days | | TPH-GRO | 8015A Modified | 40ml VOA vial x 2 | HCL <2, Cool, 4C | 14 Days | | Turbidity | 180.1 | 125ml, Plastic | Cool, 4C | 48 Hours | | Volatile Organics | 624, 8260A/8260B | 40ml VOA vial x 2 | HCL <2, Cool, 4C | 14 Days | |
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