Hydrocarbon Analyses
Health and Environment > Programs & Services > Water and Wastewater > Water Quality Laboratory > Sample Containers, Preservation, and Holding Times > Hydrocarbon Analyses
| Category - Aqueous | Methods | Minimum Qty. | Recommended Containers | Required Preservation | Holding Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3328-78 | 1 L | 2 x L Amber Glass Bottle w/teflon liner | 2 x L Amber Glass Bottle w/teflon liner | Cool to 4° C. Sulphuric acid to pH <2 | 7 Days |
| 418.1 | 1 L | 2 x L Amber Glass Bottle w/teflon liner | 2 x L Amber Glass Bottle w/teflon liner | Cool to 4° C. Sulphuric acid to pH <2 | 28 Days |
| 413.1, 413.2 | 1 L | Cool to 4 deg C. Suphuric acid to pH <2 | Cool to 4 deg C. Suphuric acid to pH <2 | Cool to 4° C. Sulphuric acid to pH <2 | 28 Days |
| 8015/API | 40 mL | 3 x 40 mL Glass Vials w/teflon sapta caps | 3 x 40 mL Glass Vials w/teflon sapta caps | Cool to 4° C. HCl to pH <2 | 14 Days |
| 8100/API | 1 L | 2 x 1 L Amber Glass Bottle w/teflon liner | 2 x 1 L Amber Glass Bottle w/teflon liner | Cool to 4° C. Sulfuric Acid to pH <2 | 7 Days |
| D3328-78 | 30 g | Glass Jar | Glass Jar | Cool to 4° C | 14 Days |
| 8015/API | 10 g | 1 x 125 mL Glass Vial w/teflon septa cap -or- 2 x 40 mL Glass Vials w/teflon septa caps | 1 x 125 mL Glass Vial w/teflon septa cap -or- 2 x 40 mL Glass Vials w/teflon septa caps | Cool to 4° C | 14 Days |
| 8100/API | 30 g | Glass Jar w/teflon liner | Glass Jar w/teflon liner | Cool to 4° C | 14 Days |
Normal Hours of Operation
The lab is open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Samples are only accepted according to the following schedule:
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM *Hours will vary to accommodate government holidays.
If you are submitting pool samples:
- Pool samples are only accepted between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
- Pseudomonas expedited turnaround time (rush order) is limited to 4-day and 5-day only.
