Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory

Sample Receiving Presentation

Guide Questions

1. What is the sample?

2. What is the composition of the
sample?
3. What category does it belong?
4. How many?
5. Sample requirement?
6. When is the release of the result?
7. Who can avail the discount?
Sample Classification

Microbiology
• Water
• Food
• Food Processing Environment
Monitoring

Chemistry
• Food and Food Products
• Water and Wastewater
• Natural Products
Sample Classification

Metrology
• Engineering Metrology Equipment
• Masses
• Weighing Devices
• Volumetric Equipment
• Pressure Measuring Devices
• Temperature Measurement Equipment
• Hardness

Complete details of classification of test / calibration can be

downloaded in the link http://region3.dost.gov.ph/laboratory-rates
Checklist of Requirements

Microbiological Testing:
For Water Samples:
• Ask for nascobag from the CRO and
procedure on how to use it.
• Deliver the sample with icebox with the
temperature not more than 10oC
• Submit the sample not later than 6 hours
from the time of collection.
• Acceptance will be on Monday –
Wednesday 8:00AM-2:00PM
Checklist of Requirements

Microbiological Testing:
For Food Samples:
• Submit 2 set of packs with at least 250grams
/ milliliters.
• Submitted samples from Thursday – Friday
will be analyzed on Monday.

For Food Processing Environment Monitoring:

• Contact CRO for sampling schedule and
other requirements
Checklist of Requirements

Chemical Testing:
For Water Samples:
• Submit 2 set/bottle of a minimum of 1.5
liter each
• Samples for BOD, DO and Residual Chlorine
analyses are accepted every Wednesday and
Thursday at 8:00AM - 1:00PM.
• Advise us at least one day before
submission of samples for Alkalinity and
Residual Chlorine tests
Checklist of Requirements

Chemical Testing:
For Food Samples:
• Submit 2 set of a minimum of 250grams

For Food Samples(Nutrition Facts Labeling):

• Submit 2 set of a minimum of 250grams and
3 set of any finish/commercial pack.

For Plants:
• It is always recommended to submit
samples in greater than or equal to 1 liter or
1 kilogram, though prices are indicated
ranging from less than 250ml until more
than 10 kilos are in the brochure.
Checklist of Requirements

Chemical Testing:
For Sensory and Shelf Life Services:
• Write the Product Description.
• Ingredient/Raw Materials.
• Procedure/Methodology (Please indicate
time & temperature)
• Contact Information
• And Email it at: dizambrano@yahoo.com
Checklist of Requirements

Calibration:
For Volumetric Calibration:
• The road tanker, tank or test measure
(calibrating bucket) must be thoroughly
cleaned removing all dirt, product residues
and smell of the product.
• Contact CRO for calibration schedule and
other requirements of Road Tanker.
Checklist of Requirements

Calibration:
For Mass Calibration:
• Cast iron test weights must be properly
cleaned, without dust and rust, and must be
painted if necessary.

For Digital Devices:

• Digital instrument must be in good
operating condition and must have battery
(full charge) or power cable.