ABC Research Laboratories 5 EASY STEPS TO COLLECT &

SUBMIT WATER SAMPLES

Annie Hughes Business Development Specialist

Office: 352-372-0436 Cell: 352-215-8194

Email: annieh@abcr.com

Collect and Submit Water Samples

We will ship out your water sampling kit with everything you need including:

•  Water Sampling Bottles, Insulated Cooler, Ice Packs, Bubble Wrap

•  Easy to Follow Directions to Properly Collect Your Water Samples (see next 2 slides)

•  Example of Completed Sample Submission Form •  Blank Sample Submission Form and Ziploc Bag

#1 Call or email ABC Research Labs!

Water Sampling Kit

Graphic Overview of Capabilities

Water Samples

When you are ready to ship your water samples, please pack them with

completely frozen ice packs. •  Water samples must be received at the lab

at a temperature no warmer than 12.4° C or 54° F

#2 Freeze the ice packs

Water Samples

•  Wash hands to prevent cross contamination •  Leave the crystals in the bottle •  Hold the bottle at an angle to collect sample •  Fill the bottle to the 100mL line or above •  Clearly label the bottle with a Sharpie marker

#3 Collect the Water Samples Do this as late in the day as possible as ABC must

receive the samples within 24 hours of the collection date / time

Water Samples

Please fill out the shaded portion. • Check off requested analysis • Fill in collector’s name and contact information • Identify each sample and the collection date and time • Include the name and contact information for person to receive the final report • Place the completed form in a sealed Ziploc bag

#4 Fill Out the Sample Submission Form

Sample Submission Form Check off Requested Analysis

Fill In Collectors Name and Contact Information

Clearly Label and Identify your Samples (i.e. Sink A) Include: Collection date (i.e. 10/5/12) Collection Time (i.e. 4:30 PM)

Fill in the Name, address, and email address of person to receive report

Water Sampling Techniques

Ship via FedEx or UPS Next Day Delivery •  Place bottles, sample submission form, and frozen

ice packs in the insulated cooler •  Pack bottles securely with bubble wrap so they do

not break during shipment •  Close the cooler and box and seal with tape •  Ship the samples via Next Day Delivery as we must

receive the samples within 24 hours of the collection date and time

# 5 Ship the Samples To ABC

Water Samples

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