The continuing increase in the number of environmental soil samples we are testing has lead us to revise the time period for which these are held after testing.
This has been done to minimise our need for extra storage space (ie cost to us), so that we can continue to offer our tests at a competitive price.
We presently (see Section 2.3.2 in our Environmental Catalogue) hold most soil samples for 5-6 months after testing is completed.
As from 1 January 2010 we intend to reduce this period to 3 months. We are happy to return samples to our clients, either immediately after testing, or at the end of the holding time. By special request, and with a charge, we can hold samples for longer periods, but this will depend on available long term storage space and must be arranged on a case-by-case basis.
