Sample Submission
Proper packaging, labeling, and communication during sample submission are crucial for ensuring that testing processes are conducted quickly and accurately. Careful management of these processes increases the accuracy and reliability of test results.
Considerations for Sample Submission:
- Appropriate Packaging: Samples should be packaged appropriately to ensure they reach the laboratory safely and without damage. Particularly, metal surfaces, chemicals, or coating samples should be stored in a way that prevents contact with air and leaks for liquid products.
- Labeling: Each sample must have a clear and concise label. The label should include the type of sample, submission date, properties to be tested, and sender information. Proper labeling is a critical step to prevent mix-ups and ensure samples are tested correctly.
- Sample Quantity: It is essential to ensure that there is a sufficient quantity of the sample being sent. For example, specific sample amounts may be required for coating tests or chemical analyses. Sample quantities can vary depending on the types of tests needed by the laboratory and should be communicated in advance.
- Transport Conditions: Samples, such as chemical products, plating baths, or degreasing products, should be sent under suitable transport conditions. Environmental factors like temperature or humidity can affect the sample's integrity, so samples should be shipped according to these conditions.
Submission Process:
- Submission Information: The laboratory's complete address and the details of the person who will receive the shipment must be clearly specified during submission. Additionally, the sender's information should also be provided in detail.
- Test Request Form: A form detailing the test requests must be included with the samples. This form should specify which tests are to be conducted, the desired results, and the purpose of testing the sample.
- Shipment Tracking: It is important to track the samples until they reach the laboratory. Shipment tracking should be conducted with the courier or transport company, ensuring that the samples arrive at the laboratory.
