Common use of SAMPLE HOLDING TIME Clause in Contracts

SAMPLE HOLDING TIME. All samples shall be analyzed by Contractor as soon as possible after submission by County. The times listed are the maximum times that samples may be held before analysis and still considered valid. Samples may be held longer only if Contractor can show by historical data that samples with the specific matrix under consideration are stable longer than listed below. County may request "rush" analyses where the maximum sample holding times do not apply. Chemist shall refrigerate samples when required by EPA standard methods. Upon County request, Contractor shall provide County with a table of minimum sample volumes required to conduct each of the analysis listed in the Group and Individual analyses County and Contractor will discuss program requirements and develop a mechanism to insure adequate sample volume is collected to complete required number of dilutions with each sample. Contingencies for unexpected volume changes due composite sample collections will be developed.