The Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) maintains strict guidelines regarding receipt and processing of samples. Some samples may be submitted by the public while others are accepted only from state agencies, district health departments, or law enforcement agencies.

Before submitting a sample, it is highly recommended that you consult the Bureau's Sampling and Submission Guide. There you will find a complete list of tests that are performed at IBL as well as information on sample collection and handling procedures. Samples must be received in appropriate packaging for the testing process to be successful.

Samples must be accompanied by the proper submission form for the test requested. Links to sample submission forms can be found below. These forms may be printed and used for submission. If the form you need is not in the list, or if you are unsure of the form you need, please call 208-334-2235. Listed below the submission forms you will find some Contaminant Fact Sheets that provide information about some of the contaminants measured at the Bureau of Laboratories.

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Environmental Chemistry Forms with Instructions (Price List)

• Environmental Analysis Request Form (non-drinking water samples)
• Drinking Water Analysis Request Form
• Organic Analysis Request Form
• Public Water System Copper / Lead Analysis Request Form
• Sample Collection Supplies Request Form 

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Contaminant Fact Sheets 

• Inorganic Contaminants Fact Sheet 
• Synthetic Organic Contaminants Fact Sheet
• Volatile Organic Contaminants Fact Sheet