Sample Processing a. Samples received at the Lab are organized by date received, County, and client. Samples are organized in sets of 100 and laboratory numbers are assigned. Notation is made of any special analyses. Samples will not be split and sent to other laboratories. Samples are processed on a first come first served basis.
Samples paid in full have priority over research samples.
Samples are stored in the laboratory for at least 4 weeks after analysis. This allows time for samples to be rechecked if there are questions concerning results. Results and Recommendations a. Results from each set of 100 samples are transferred to the data processing section of the Lab and the reports are generated and reviewed. County offices have web access to all reports for samples coming through their office. All reports are mailed directly back to the client from the Lab unless the client's email address is listed.