Ra226

Ra-226 – Drinking Water

Laboratory Fee Schedule

Group: Radiochemistry

Procedure: EZZ0146A

Synonym(s):	Ra-226 in Water
Requisition Form	G-22
Test Description	The determination of Ra-226 in drinking water samples.
Pre-Approval Needed	N/A
Supplemental Information Required	N/A
Supplemental Form(s)	N/A
Performed on Specimens from (sources)	Environmental
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing	Potable water, non-potable water.
Minimum Volume/Size Required	Hard or soft plastic; 1 gallon + 1 liter
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	None - Sample must be submitted to the laboratory within 5 days of collection.
Transport Medium	N/A
Specimen Labeling	Label each bottle with a waterproof marker. Pre-printing labels is acceptable. Must match information on submission form.
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements	Sample must be submitted to the laboratory within 5 days of collection.
Method	SM 7500-RaC
Turn-around Time	Sample must be analyzed within 180 days of sample collection. The target sample turnaround time is 120 days from date of receipt.
Interferences/Limitations	N/A
Common Causes for Rejection	Insufficient quantity, unacceptable specimen type or source, improper shipping conditions, expired media or collection container, discrepancies between specimen label and submission form, incomplete or missing submission form
Additional Information	This test is flagged if the combined gross alpha and radium 228 radioactivity exceeds 5 pCi/L. This test may be requested as needed.