Description
This document specifies general requirements for sampling, preservation, handling, transport and storage of all water samples including those for biological analyses.
It is not applicable to water samples intended for microbiological analyses as specified in ISO 19458, ecotoxicological assays, biological assays and passive sampling as specified in the scope of ISO 5667-23.
This document is particularly appropriate when spot or composite samples cannot be analysed on site and have to be transported to a laboratory for analysis.
Contents Page
1 Scope…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
2Normative references………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
3 Terms & Definations……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1
4 Sampling and chain custody…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
5 Reagents and materials…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
6 Containers………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
6.1Container selection and preparation………………………………………………………………………………… 4
6.2 Filtration on site……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
6.3 Filling the container……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
7 Sample handling and preservation………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
7.1 Sample handling and preservation for physical and chemical examination……………. 5
7.2 Sample handling and preservation for biological examination………………………………….. 6
7.3 Sample handling and preservation for radiochemical analysis………………………………….. 6
8 Sample report………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
9 Identification of samples……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
10 Sample reception………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
11 Sample storage ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Annex A ( informative) Techniques for sample preservation……………………………………………… 10
Annex B ( informative) Container preparation 43
Annex C ( informative) Protocol as used in Dutch validation studies……………………………….. 44
Bibliography…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 46