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APPENDIX A<br />

5. SAMPLE HANDLING AND ANALYSIS<br />

5.1 Sample Packaging and Shipping<br />

The objective of the sample packaging and shipping requirements is to maintain sample integrity from<br />

the time a sample is collected until it is received at the analytical laboratory. Chain-of-Custody (C-O-C)<br />

forms, sample labels, custody seals, and other sample documents will be completed as specified in<br />

Section 6.0 of the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), Appendix C of the BWP (previously Part II of<br />

the DCQAP). Specific procedures for packaging and shipping of environmental samples are presented<br />

below. These procedures are general and project-specific plans should be consulted for more stringent or<br />

additional requirements:<br />

A sample label is attached to the sample bottle filled out with indelible ink.<br />

A picnic cooler (such as a Coleman or other sturdy cooler) is typically used as a shipping<br />

container. In preparation for shipping samples, the drain plug is taped shut so that no fluids,<br />

such as melted ice, will drain out of the cooler during shipment. A large plastic bag may be<br />

used as a liner for the cooler and packing material, such as bubble wrap, or Styrofoam beads,<br />

should be placed in the bottom of the liner.<br />

The containers are placed in the lined picnic cooler. Cardboard separators may be placed<br />

between the containers at the discretion of the shipper.<br />

Unless indicated in project-specific requirements, all samples for chemical analysis must be<br />

shipped cooled to 4 degrees Celsius (°C) with ice. All samples will require icing prior to<br />

shipping.<br />

The liner should be taped closed, if used, and sufficient packing material should be used to<br />

prevent sample containers from making contact or rolling around during shipment.<br />

A copy of the C-O-C form should be placed inside the cooler.<br />

The cooler is closed and taped shut with strapping tape (filament-type).<br />

Custody seals are placed on the cooler. Placing clear tape over the custody seals can help to<br />

prevent them from being accidentally torn or ripped off.<br />

The cooler of samples should be shipped via an overnight carrier. A standard airbill is<br />

necessary for shipping environmental samples.<br />

5.2 Sample Analytical Requirements<br />

Sample containers, preservation techniques, sample volumes, and holding times will be in accordance<br />

with the requirements specified in Table 5-1 of the QAPP. Analytical procedures will be in accordance<br />

with Section 8.0 of the QAPP. Project-specific plans will provide additional information, if required,<br />

based on the requirements of planned activities.<br />

Kirtland AFB<br />

Field Sampling Plan A-23 April 2004

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