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Sample Handling

The Sample Chart below contains information about how our SGS Dioxin Group manages your samples for our analytical services. This includes the detailed figures on the containers, extraction and analysis holding times, and preservation of samples.


Method



Matrix



Extraction Holding Times


Analysis Holding Times


Container
1



Preservation


8280

Aqueous
Solid

30 days

45 Days from
Extraction

2-1L Amber Glass Bottles 4 or 8oz Amber Glass Jar

4°C

8290

Aqueous
Solid

30 Days

45 Days from
Extraction

2-1L Amber Glass Bottles 4 or 8oz Amber Glass Jar

4°C (T:-20C), Dark

1613

Aqueous
Solid

1 Year

45 Days from
Extraction

2-1L Amber Glass Bottles 4 or 8oz Amber Glass Jar

A: 0-4°C2
S/T:<-10°C

23

MM5 Train

30 Days

45 Days from
Extraction

XAD Train/Trap

0-4°C; Dark

TO9

PUF

7 Days

40 Days from
Extraction

Aluminum Foil PUF

<4°C

1668

Aqueous
Solid

1 Year

1 Year from
Extraction

2-1L Amber Glass Bottles 4 or 8oz Amber Glass Jar

A/S: 0-4°C2
T:<-10°C

1 Mimimun Sample Amount: Aqueous, 1L; Solid, 100g; Tissue, 100g (frozen).
2 If residual chlorine is present in aqueous samples, add 80 mg sodium thiosulfate per liter of water.

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