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ALS Malaysia Recommended Holding Times and Preservations
ALS Malaysia Recommended Holding Times and Preservations
ALS Malaysia Recommended Holding Times and Preservations
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS
Parameter Container Preservation Holding Time Reference
General Microbiological Tests (e.g. Plastic No preservation (natural) OR
1 day APHA 9060B
Faecal coliforms, E-coli, HPC etc.) (sterile) Na2S2O3 if chlorinated water source
NOTES
(3) Samples can also be extracted within 7 days and the resulting extracts analysed within 40 days
2 x Glass
BTEX & TPH Hydrocarbons (C6-C10) H2SO4 or NaHSO4 to pH<2 14 days USEPA SW846 2007
Vial (4)
2 x Glass
Monocyclic Aromatics (MAHs) H2SO4 or NaHSO4 to pH<2 14 days USEPA SW846 2007
Vial (4)
2 x Glass
Trihalomethanes (THMs) H2SO4 or NaHSO4 to pH<2 14 days USEPA SW846 2007
Vial (4)
NOTES
(4) 40mL amber glass vial with a Teflon lined septum – zero headspace
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