TO-15 External Chain of Custody/Field Testing Data Sheet

The EMSL Chain of Custody supplied with the canisters must be used as it contains project specific equipment calibration information.

Reporting and Billing Information

• Enter all pertinent information for contacts and project specifics.
• It’s important to have an accurate project name as it will be reflected on result forms.

Sample by Information

• Sampler’s full name(s) is important to fill out in case the laboratory determines a sampling anomaly.
• Sample Collection Zip Code is mandatory for EDD generation.

Turnaround Time

• Check off appropriate turnaround time in business days. Expedited turnaround must be preapproved by the client service representative.

Reporting Format

• Check off appropriate reporting format. Results only is EMSL’s standard deliverable.
• Full deliverables are appropriate for NJDEP Low Level TO-15 and Agency Regulatory Formats. Additional charges apply

Field Use-Sample Collection Start and Stop Items

• Record the barometric pressure.
• Supply accurate sample location to appear on all result forms.
• Sampling start and stop times must be in 24 hour military notation (i.e. 1:30pm = 13:30)
• Record canister vacuum displayed on the canister vacuum/pressure gauge attached to the flow regulator.
• For interior building samples, record temperature in degrees F.

Analysis Type and Matrix

• Select the appropriate method of analysis.
• NJDEP LLTO-15 and USEPA TO-15 are analyzed under different protocol and compound lists and are not interchangeable.
•  Library Search for TO-15 will include up to 20 TICs and NJDEP LLTO-15 will include up to 30 non alkene/alkane TICs with alkene and alkane compounds being reported separately.
• Select the appropriate air matrix. Matrix type is important when supplying Electronic Data Deliverables.

Relinquish/Receiving Information

• All canister/sample transfers must be signed and dated by the person relinquishing the sample and the person receiving the samples.
•  Transfer is initiated upon transfer of canisters from the laboratory to sampling consultants.
• Circle the appropriate reason for the sample custody transfer.