Laboratory Analysis
Easy Step-by-Step Instructions:
***ATTENTION***
TO ENSURE VALID BACTERIA RESULTS:
SAMPLES SHOULD BE COLLECTED AFTER 1:00 P.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME SAMPLES WILL BE SHIPPED GUARANTEED NEXT DAY DELIVERY.
DO NOT COLLECT AND SHIP YOUR WATER ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY, OR THE DAY BEFORE A NATIONAL HOLIDAY.
1) Please read all instructions on side 1 and 2 completely before beginning the collections process.
2) Place the blue ice pack in the freezer for at least 8 hours prior to collecting your water sample.
3) Select a carrier for guaranteed 24 hour return shipping. Make arrangements to drop off your sample at their location or to have the courier pick up your sample on the day you plan to collect the water.
*** If we do not receive your sample within 24 hours, your bacteria results will be invalid.
4) Collect your water sample according to the detailed instructions and diagram on side 2.
5) Please complete (print or type) all information that is not pre-printed on the 3-part form.
For Example: the date and time you collected the water, your name, your address and check the appropriate box for the type of analysis (may already be specified on form).
*** If the correct date and time are not indicated on this form your bacterial results will be marked as invalid.
Enclosed the white portion of the form in the box with your water sample and retain a copy for your records (this form has the order number you will need to refer to for questions regarding your test).
6) Ship your kit via next day guaranteed delivery to our testing laboratory on the same day you collect the water.
TESTING LOCATION: National Testing Laboratories
556 South Mansfield Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
7) In order to verify the receipt of your test kit at our laboratory, please contact your shipper (FedEx, UPS, US Mail) using their “800” number and tracking number provided on your shipping receipt. They can verify for you if delivery was made at our laboratory.
PLEASE NOTE: Samples take approximately 8-10 business days for processing. Final reports are issued by mail and no verbal results are given.
