Data Packages

Quality Control Information

SGS is committed to providing high-quality, legally defensible data. A comprehensive Quality Assurance program is integrated into all phases of the analytical procedures, from sample receipt to report generation and review. The laboratory regularly analyzes proficiency samples. Internal audits are performed annually, and external audits are performed by clients and certification bodies on an on-going basis.

Project Quality Control (QC) Details

• All Extraction and Cleanup Recovery QC data are included in every report.
  
  
• One Laboratory Method Blank (LMB) and one Ongoing Precision and Recovery (OPR) Sample are analyzed in every analytical batch. The results are included in every report.
  
  
• Matrix Spikes, Matrix Spike Duplicates, and Field Duplicate samples are analyzed only at the request of the client.
  
  
• Internal Chain-of-Custody is available upon request.
  
  
• SGS’s standard turnaround time (TAT) is 21 calendar days. SGS also offers several rush turnaround time options. Please contact the laboratory regarding available turnaround times and the associated surcharges.

Full Package

   Cover Letter

• Table of Contents
• Certification List
• Toxic Equivalency Factors
• List of Qualifiers

   Project Information

• Chain-of-custody
• Any Client Communications
• Log-in Summary
• Sample Receipt Checklist

   Analytical Results (Includes all raw data)

• Samples
• Laboratory Method Blank
• Ongoing Precision and Recovery
• Ongoing Precision and Recovery (if required)

   Sample Preparation Documentation

• Dry Weight Determination
• Extraction Log Paperwork
• Extract Cleanup Paperwork

   Initial Calibration (Includes raw data; chromatograms)

• Summary Table
• Injection Log
• Mass Resolution Check
• Window Defining Mix (WDM) Elution Times

   Continuing Calibration (Includes raw data; chromatograms)

• Sample Run Log
• Mass Resolution Check
• Window Defining Mix (WDM) Elution Times
• Injection Prep Log

   Summary Package

• Cover Letter
• Certification List
• Toxic Equivalency Factors
• List of Qualifiers

   Analytical Results (Includes Standard Recovery Results)

• Laboratory Method Blank Form 1’s
• OPR&OPRD form 1’s
• Sample Form 1’s
• Project Information
• Chain-of-custody
• EDDs

EDDs are available in several formats. Our standard is a CSV format, which is compatible with Microsoft EXCEL.

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