La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § I-5313

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-5313 - Reports

A. The work carried out by the testing laboratory shall be covered by a report that accurately, clearly, and unambiguously presents the test results and all other relevant information. The report format should be specifically designed for the type of test/analysis reported, but standardized headings should be utilized whenever possible.

B. Each test report shall include at least the following information:

1. name and address of testing laboratory;

2. title of report, unique identification of report (such as log number), identification of each page of the report by number, and total number of pages in the report;

3. description and identification of the sample(s);

4. date of receipt of sample(s) and date(s) of performance of test, as appropriate;

5. identification of the test method;

6. any deviations, additions to, or exclusions from the test method and any other information relevant to a specific test;

7. disclosure of any nonstandard test method utilized;

8. measurements, examinations, and results, accompanied by appropriate quality assurance (QA) documents;

9. a statement on measurement uncertainty (where relevant);

10. a signature and title of person(s) accepting technical responsibility for the test report and date of issue;

11. if applicable, a statement that indicates that the results relate only to the items tested; and

12. if applicable, a statement that indicates that the report shall not be reproduced in full (or in part, if required) without the written approval of the customer.

C. Corrections or additions to a test report after issue shall be made only by a further document suitably marked (e.g., "Supplement to test report log number..." or as otherwise identified) and shall meet the relevant requirements of this Section.

D. In instances where the laboratory transmits a report via telephone, telex, facsimile (FAX), or any other means of electronic transmittal, the laboratory must have in place a written procedure that will provide protection and/or preservation of client confidentiality.

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § I-5313

Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Secretary, LR 24:931 (May 1998).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2011.