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. Laboratory Operations <br /> A California-certified laboratory will be used for all confirmation analyses <br /> In accordance with sample custody protocol, the laboratory will perform <br /> the following operations for sample custody <br /> • Laboratory receipt of samples, <br /> • Pre-analysis storage/preservation, and <br /> • Post-analysis storage <br /> Laboratory Receipt of Samples <br /> Upon receiving the samples, the sample custodian will inspect the <br /> condition of the samples, compare the information on the sample labels <br /> against the Chain-of-Custody and Sample Identification Record form, and <br /> enter a laboratory control number into the laboratory's computer <br /> inventory/tracking system The laboratory's sample custodian will <br /> maintain custody of the samples until they are assigned to an analyst for <br /> analysis <br /> If the sample custodian judges sample custody to be invalid, the <br /> laboratory will initiate a conformance report The laboratory will advise <br /> ERM immediately and will not analyze the sample(s) unless ERM so <br /> authorizes ERM will decide the fate of the sample(s) in question and sign <br /> the conformance report, indicating the reason for the disposition The <br /> sample(s) will either be processed "as is" with custody failure noted along <br /> with the analytical data, or rejected with sampling rescheduled, if <br /> necessary <br /> Each time custody of the sample(s) changes, the new sample custodian <br /> will sign the Chain-of-Custody and Sample Identification Record form <br /> and note the date On sample destruction or disposal, the responsible <br /> custodian will complete the Chain-of-Custody and Sample Identification <br /> Record form, file a copy, and send a copy to ERM <br /> Pre-Analysis Stora a reservation <br /> The laboratory employs sample storage and preservation procedures <br /> appropriate for the sample matrix The procedures accomplish the <br /> following <br /> 4-5 <br />