QC Sample Submission
QUALITY CONTROL SAMPLE SUBMISSION
When submitting samples for Quality Control (QC) analysis, samples must be labelled in a manner that is clear to understand and must match the sample name in the submission form. The sample submission form must be completed in order for the samples to be processed. All samples should include an identifying name (ex. Tank number, commercial beer name, numbering system, etc.), a batch code if possible, and the sample type (ex. beer, yeast slurry, fill head swab, etc.) on the sample. In the notes section of the submission form, please provide any additional information/instructions for the submitted sample if needed.
Note also that you are required to declare any ingredients used in your beer other than water, grain, hops and yeast. This includes coffee, chocolate, fruit, and spices. This is to ensure we know ahead of time how to process your sample and interpret the results.
Please ensure that the samples are collected aseptically and that they are labelled on the customer form as they appear on the sample you are submitting. Please refer to our set of instructions (One Point Lessons) for QC Sample Submission.
The Lab Services sample submission form is found here: https://escarpmentlabs.com/lab-services-sample-submission
PREPARING SAMPLES FOR SHIPPING
a) Ensure all samples are properly labelled, including the batch codes if relevant, to match the description on the submission form before shipping the samples for QC Analysis. This is important both the ensure the correct analysis is performed on the correct sample, as well as to ensure the generated report provides valuable information for specific products that can be traced back at a later date.
b) If shipping samples in glass bottles/containers, please ensure the lids are taped to prevent them from leaking. Please ensure all samples are sufficiently wrapped in craft paper or bubble wrap to prevent them from shattering or becoming compromised in the transportation process.
c) If shipping samples in test tubes or other sealed vessels, place the test tubes in Ziploc bags and tape up each lid to prevent them from leaking through the package. Any samples that arrive leaking will not be tested.
d) If possible, please ship all samples with ice packs and avoid shipping with Canada Post.
PLEASE NOTE THAT QC SAMPLES WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE QUALITY CONTROL SUBMISSION FORM IS FILLED OUT. SAMPLES ARRIVING FRIDAY MAY NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. SAMPLES HAVE A STANDARD TURN-AROUND TIME OF 7 DAYS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE BY THE CUSTOMER. REPORTS FOR QC JOBS THAT FINISH ON A WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY WILL BE SENT OUT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY.
Our QC sample address is:
Attn: Quality Control
Escarpment Laboratories
8 Smith Ave, N1E5Y5
Guelph, ON