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The
Lab Process
Easy Step-by-Step Instructions:
***ATTENTION***
TO ENSURE VALID BACTERIA RESULTS:
SAMPLES SHOULD BE COLLECTED AFTER 1:00 P.M. EASTERN STANDARD
TIME SAMPLES BE SHIPPED GUARANTEED NEXT DAY DELIVERY
DO NOT COLLECT AND SHIP YOUR WATER ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY, OR THE
DAY BEFORE A NATIONAL DAY.
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 sate 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.
6.
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). 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 (ie: 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.
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* Same
day and next day shipments are normally the case with the exception of any
out-of-stock items.
** Lifetime
member discounts are subject to member
terms & conditions. Also, use of this site & products sales that
result from this site are subject to our company's
policies & disclaimers
