Analytical Chemistry Sample Submission Forms:
- Pesticide Screening & Heavy Metals – Sample Submission Form
- Fats & Oils Quality – Sample Submission Form
- Hemp – Cannabis – Sample Submission Form
DNA-based Testing – GMO & Animal Speciation
Our Technical Advisors are available to discuss your specific needs and provide recommendations for your test objectives. Customized order forms will be provided for you to submit with your samples.
Request a Customized Order FormSample size – Archiving
FoodChain ID Testing is accredited in accordance with International Standard ISO/IEC 17025. This standard is the leading international standard for testing laboratories defining a high level of technical competence in testing and in the operation of a laboratory quality management system.
The sample size that we have recommended will be sufficient for your initial test with enough sample material retained for any possible retest that you may request.
Additional sample volume is kept as an archive for 1 year from the date the sample arrives at FoodChain ID Testing.
Please email us at testing@foodchainid.com or call +1.641.472.9979 x 0 if you have any questions.
Sample Size – ISO 17025 Accreditation Seal on Analysis Report
FoodChain ID Testing is accredited in accordance with International Standard ISO/IEC 17025. This standard is the leading international standard for testing laboratories defining a high level of technical competence in testing and in the operation of a laboratory quality management system.
The accreditation process also includes review of an extensive set of validation data for each method accredited.
The accreditation seal may be required for some standards and regulations (e.g. The Non-GMO Project and/or export to certain countries). Please be sure to check the requirements for your specific purpose.
For GMO testing, samples should contain 10,000+ seeds/beans/kernels to take full advantage of the limit of detection (LOD) of the PCR method: 0.01% (1/10,000) and to have sufficient statistical probability that the sample is reliably representing the lot.
| Sample Type | Recommended Sample Size |
| Alfalfa Seed | 100 g (0.25 lb) |
| Alfalfa Hay (core sample) | 450 g (1 lb) |
| Canola Seed | 200 g (0.5 lb) |
| Corn Kernels | 3 kg (6.5 lbs) |
| Cotton Seed | 1 kg (2.2 lbs) |
| Flaxseed | 200 g (0.5 lb) |
| Popcorn Kernels | 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) |
| Rice Grain | 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) |
| Soybeans | 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) |
| Tobacco Seed | 5 g |
Please email us at testing@foodchainid.com or call +1.641.472.9979 x 0 if you have any questions.
Turn-Around Time Calculator
If your sample is received on:
You are sending a sample for:
Test Method:
We have a variety of Turn-Around Time (TAT) options to meet your business needs. You can get your results by:
| Date | Time | TAT Option | Surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|
* Not available for Yeast and Mold.
*Please check with Customer Service to ensure that our Same Day service is available for your specific sample type.
Note: Report times are based on CT (Central Time). The surcharge percentage is added to your quoted test price.
If you have questions or need to change the Turn-Around time for your order, contact Customer Service: 641-472-9979 X 0, email testing@foodchainid.com.
- Step 1 – Find your test package below.
- Step 2 – Click on corresponding “Explanation”.
- Step 3 – Click on corresponding “Example” report.
| Test package | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Test package | Explanation | Example |
| 35S Promoter / NOS Terminator / FMV Promoter Qualitative [QL] | Explanation: 35S-NOS-FMV QL | Example: 35S-NOS-FMV QL |
| GM Corn Qualitative [QL] | Explanation: GM Corn QL | Example: GM Corn QL |
| GM Corn Real-Time Quantitative [RTQ] | Explanation: GM Corn RTQ | Example: GM Corn RTQ (Corn DNA normal level) Example: GM Corn RTQ (Corn DNA reduced level) Example: GM Corn RTQ (Corn DNA not detected) |
| GM Soy Qualitative [QL] | Explanation: GM Soy QL | Example: GM Soy QL |
| GM Soy Real-Time Quantitative [RTQ] | Explanation: GM Soy RTQ | Example: GM Soy RTQ (Soy DNA normal level) Example: GM Soy RTQ (Soy DNA reduced level) Example: GM Soy RTQ (Soy DNA not detected) |