Citizen Science QAPP Template #11 Analytical Methods* Identify all laboratory organization(s) that will provide analytical services for the project. Group by matrix, analytical group/parameter, reporting limit, detection limit, analytical/preparation method SOP, sample volume, containers, preservation requirements, maximum holding time and the laboratory contact information. *This table only needs to be completed when sample analysis by a laboratory is applicable to the project. Analytical & Preservation Maximum Laboratory Analytical Preparation Reporting Detection Sample Holding Time Containers Requirements Matrix used for Method/ Limit Limit (preparation/ Group/Parameter Volume (chemical, (number, Analysis analysis) SOP Reference temperature, size, type) light protected) Water Algae .2 ug/L 0.05 ug/L EPA Method 1.0L 56 1.0 L Store in dark 3.5 weeks XYZ (chlorophyll a) 445.0 HPDE place on ice. once filtered University sample Filter as soon Ecology Lab containers as possible. 12 College Filters should Dr. be stored in Edison, NJ -20 °C freezer
Citizen Science QAPP Template #11 Analytical Methods* Identify all laboratory organization(s) that will provide analytical services for the project. Group by matrix, analytical group/parameter, reporting limit, detection limit, analytical/preparation method SOP, sample volume, containers, preservation requirements, maximum holding time and the laboratory contact information. *This table only needs to be completed when sample analysis by a laboratory is applicable to the project. Matrix Analytical Group/Parameter Reporting Limit Detection Limit Analytical & Preparation Method/ SOP Reference Sample Volume Containers (number, size, type) Preservation Requirements (chemical, temperature, light protected) Maximum Holding Time (preparation/ analysis) Laboratory used for Analysis Water Algae (chlorophyll a) .2 ug/L 0.05 ug/L EPA Method 445.0 1.0L 56 1.0 L HPDE sample containers Store in dark place on ice. Filter as soon as possible. Filters should be stored in -20 °C freezer 3.5 weeks once filtered XYZ University Ecology Lab 12 College Dr. Edison, NJ
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