Use the UBC Mining Engineering Lab Sample Submission Form (2026). Complete it and send it to the laboratory team when arranging your testing. Please include the completed form with your samples.
Samples Submission Form
How to submit samples
- Discuss your testing needs. Contact the technical team to confirm the appropriate analytical technique, sample suitability and availability.
- Complete the form. Provide project and billing details, a sample list, known or suspected hazards, requested analyses and reporting needs.
- Confirm arrangements. Review sample preparation requirements, scope, turnaround time and applicable charges with the laboratory before delivery.
- Deliver your samples. Clearly label and package samples in accordance with applicable safety and transport requirements, and include your completed form.
Information requested on the form
- Project and client contact details
- UBC worktag or external billing information
- Sample IDs, material descriptions, quantities, storage and requested analyses
- Hazards, SDS where available, and special handling instructions
- Preferred start date, completion date and reporting requirements
- Signed declaration
Expected turnaround: Typically 10–15 business days, subject to sample condition, instrument availability and testing requirements. Rush requests are subject to confirmation.
For samples requiring preparation, indicate any steps already completed, such as centrifugation, filtration or solid-phase extraction. Please disclose known or suspected hazards and any special storage or disposal requirements.