Holding Times

Holding Time is defined as the maximum amount of time that can elapse between sample collection and sample extraction/analysis.

ETC, Inc. cannot be responsible for ensuring that samples are extracted/analyzed within method specified Holding Times if the samples arrive at the laboratory within 48 hours of the expiration of that Holding Time. ETC, Inc. will always make a best effort to ensure that Holding Times are not exceeded under these circumstances.

Samples that arrive at ETC, Inc. requested to be placed On Hold by the client are done so at the client’s risk. It is the client’s responsibility to notify ETC, Inc. prior to 24 hours of the expiration of the Holding Time to proceed with any analysis.

Once again, ETC, Inc. will make a best effort to monitor these samples and notify the client of Holding Time limitations. Samples released from hold that are approaching expiration of holding times may incur rush fees to complete the extraction/analysis.