Sample Reception Protocol

The filled-out Analysis Request Form should be submitted along with the samples you will send/bring to our center. You can access the relevant form here.

 

Method of Delivery and Time:

• Samples are received in their original packaging, cloth bags, paper packaging, or tightly sealed glass jars.
• The containers in which the samples are placed must be clean.
• Official samples must be sealed.
• Samples requiring a cold chain should be brought to the laboratory without breaking the cold chain.
• Samples should be delivered to the laboratory as soon as possible without compromising their properties.

Sample Type	Required Min. Quantity
Vegetable Oil Preserves	0.5 kg
Oils	0.5 kg
Meat and Meat Products	0.5 kg
Fishery Products	0.5 kg
Sugary, Floury Products	0.5 kg
Dried Grapes	0.5 kg
Milk and Dairy Products	0.5 kg
Spices and Alkaloids	0.25 kg
Fruit Juices and Other Beverages	0.5 L

 

1. The relevant application form should be filled out for each analysis sample.
2. Analysis samples should not be harmful to human health and the environment. Samples that can cause poisoning through contact and inhalation, such as pathogenic and radioactive samples, are not accepted for analysis. In suspicious cases, it is essential to consult with the laboratory supervisor.
3. Samples should be brought in packaging that prevents spills or leaks and does not affect the sample's integrity. The packaging should have a name or code number that identifies the sample.
4. Dark-colored sample containers should be used for samples sensitive to light.
5. If the return of analysis samples is not requested, storage conditions should be specified. Samples and analysis results are stored for a period of 6 (six) months from the date of the report.
6. For samples that require pre-processing (e.g., drying), it is necessary to consult with the responsible analyst before bringing them. Otherwise, the samples will be subjected to analysis in the condition they are brought in.
7. For specific situations regarding the sample, analysis conditions, or analysis method, it is necessary to consult with the responsible analyst during the application.
8. Acceptance of the sample does not guarantee that the analysis will be conducted or that a definitive report will be generated.
9. The analysis results provided cannot be used for commercial purposes, and the name of Akdeniz University cannot be used for advertising purposes.
10. For each analysis, the specific sample acceptance conditions specified in the respective section must be fulfilled in conjunction with the above-mentioned conditions.

 

1. GGTAM reserves the right not to accept samples if inappropriate samples are sent.
2. The responsibility for preserving the samples until they are brought to GGTAM rests with the customer.
3. Samples should be delivered to the laboratory without compromising their properties.
4. If there are special storage conditions for the samples, they should be specified in the Analysis Request Form.
5. Cracked, broken, or containers with an unclean appearance will not be accepted, as they may have affected the sample's properties.
6. The label numbers specified in the analysis request form should be clearly written on the sample containers. Sample containers should have labels containing information that describes the sample. The samples should be coded by the customer starting from 01. Only sample codes will be specified in the Analysis Report.
7. Water samples should be at least 50 mL and should be delivered in cleaned plastic (PE or PTFE) or glass (preferably borosilicate) bottles representing the original sample. It is recommended to shake the bottles with the sample several times before filling them. The bottle caps should be tightly closed, and no air gap should be left.
8. If the determination of dissolved elements in water samples is to be performed, the samples should be filtered through a membrane filter (pore size 0.45 μm) and Nitric Acid should be added to achieve a pH <2.
9. The analysis of water samples is performed as received unless additional procedures are requested. To maintain the integrity of the sample and obtain accurate results, it is recommended to consider the specified procedures. These procedures are carried out in our laboratory for a specific fee.
10. Solid samples should be delivered in sealed bags or tightly closed containers, preferably covered with parafilm.
11. Solid samples (soil, rocks, sediments, etc.) should have a particle size smaller than 150 µm, and the minimum sample quantity should be 5 grams. If the drying of the sample is requested before the dissolution process, it should be indicated in the analysis request form.
12. Metal and similar solid samples should be delivered as powder, chips, or small pieces.
13. For polymer samples, the content of the sample (name of the polymer, additives if any, etc.) should be clearly stated to enable the dissolution process.
14. Direct analysis of petrochemical samples is not performed; only samples for which microwave digestion is possible are analyzed.
15. For cases where a small amount of sample is obtained through synthesis in the laboratory, it is recommended to consult with the laboratory or experiment supervisor.
16. If the sample contains organic compounds or organic solvents, they should be clearly indicated.
17. Additional processes such as filtration, centrifugation, grinding, and drying are carried out for a specific fee.
18. The analysis of biological samples such as blood, urea, tissue is performed using the GF-AAS device.
19. Explosive, toxic, radioactive, and carcinogenic samples are not accepted for analysis.
20. If the sample is already in the form of a solution, the dissolution process should be detailed.
21. Analysis using HF is not performed using the ICP-MS device.
22. If HF is used in the dissolution process in the chemical analysis laboratory, boric acid is used for neutralization, and therefore, B determination is not performed on these samples.
23. Homogeneity of samples is preferred. Otherwise, analysis results may vary, and our laboratory is not responsible for such cases.
24. For sample types not covered by these criteria, consultation should be made with the sample acceptance unit/laboratory supervisor/experiment supervisor.
25. After reading the "Chemical Analysis Laboratory Sample Acceptance Criteria" in the analysis application, the "Chemical Analysis Laboratory Analysis Request Form" should be completed without any missing information and submitted to the GGTAM Sample Acceptance Unit along with the sample.
26. The estimated analysis time is 15 business days. This time may vary depending on the density of the analysis and the number of requested samples. In the event of equipment failure or similar circumstances, notification will be provided.

 

1. Analysis samples should be prepared in a ready-to-analyze condition without the need for any extraction or other pre-treatment processes.
2. Pre-treatment processes are performed for an additional fee, and if these processes are necessary, they should be discussed with the operator.
3. The minimum quantity of ready-to-analyze liquid samples should be 1 mL, and solid samples should be at least 0.5 g.
4. Samples should be brought in suitable containers, and paper and aluminum foil should not be used.
5. The choice of solvent should be discussed with the operator.

 

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