SOP FOR OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR PRESERVATION OF SAMPLE ANALYSIS

1.0                  Objective:

             The objective of this standard Operating Procedure is to lay down the procedure for

             Storage of analysis sample

2.0                  Scope:

             This SOP covers operating procedure for storage of analysis sample.

3.0                  Responsibility:

HOD: Proper checking of sample and storage of sample.

QA Officer/QA Manager: Review the records and governing the document.

4.0                  Procedure:

After receiving the sample from “Sample Registration area”, check the integrity of sample, type of sample, test requirement, quantity of sample, storage condition etc..

After that preserve the sample under specified condition as per the requirement of test standard.

 To protect from contamination/cross contamination, light, environment effect and

  Maintain integrity of sample, Sample stored at following temperature and place.

Parameter to be studies	Preservation Temperature	Preservation Place
1. Microbiological parameter	4°C ± 2°C	Refrigerator
2. Chemical parameter	4°C ± 2°C	Refrigerator
3. Elements parameter	25°C ± 2°C	Room temperature
4. Pesticides parameter	4°C ± 2°C	Refrigerator