Submitting Samples for Analysis

Contact: Gloria Dos Santos Pereira

CEH's analytical chemists provide their expertise to UK universities, higher education institutes, CEH sites, government agencies and the private sector.

Sample information sheet

Once a quote has been obtained, samples should be suitably packaged and sent with accompanying safety information and a sample information sheet to the analyst concerned at this address:

Centre for Ecology & Hydrology,
Lancaster Environmental Centre,
Library Avenue, Bailrigg,
Lancaster, LA1 4AP

Tel: +44 (0)1524 595800
Fax:+44 (0)1524 61536

Please note that we are unable to analyse samples which do not have an accompanying sample information sheet. Fields in bold are mandatory and if left blank, could result in significant delays to analysis. Samples will be disposed of three months from analysis unless the customer requests otherwise.

A copy of the sample information sheet can be downloaded here.

Safety information required

When submitting samples for analysis, the following safety evaluations must be considered:

1. Are the samples covered by a Risk Assessment or COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Assessment? Please click here (external link) for additional information.

Please note: All sample preparation and handling should be covered by a Risk Assessment. External customers should send a copy of the Risk Assessment to CEH with the samples. COSHH assessments should accompany all samples sent by post or courier.

2. Are the samples being posted?

For up-to-date information on samples that cannot be posted by Royal Mail please click here (external link).

3. Are samples being transported by road or rail?

For Health & Safety Executive guidelines on the transportation of dangerous goods, please click here (external link).

For notes on the Carriage Regulations including exemptions for dangerous goods packaged in small quantities, please click here (external link).