Beta Analytic's Policy on Returning Excess Samples Español | Français | Korean | Português

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We can only return portions of your samples that have not undergone pretreatment.

Please note on the online form or the printed data sheet that you want your extra samples returned. Alternatively, you can email us at lab@radiocarbon.com.

Please indicate the shipping address and delivery option:

- Regular US parcel post (at no additional cost) - Package is not traceable and we have no responsibility outside of shipping it back;

or

- Federal Express (FedEx) - Package is traceable and insurable. Additional charges will be due. Costs will be based on the requested delivery type (Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight, FedEx 2nd Day, and FedEx Express-Saver). We will need to get the necessary Credit Card information in order to pay for the shipping costs.

If you have a DHL account and would prefer to send it through their service, please provide us your account number.

We Cannot Return Soil or Sediment Samples

Please note that sediment samples received from foreign countries as well as many US States must be handled in accordance with the guidelines established by the US Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). These guidelines require that sediment samples imported are treated either chemically or by heat on receipt and that they are eventually disposed by incineration. As such, the sediment samples received at our laboratory will be disposed in this manner, and we unfortunately cannot return them.

We recommend that only as much sediment as needed for the analysis be sent. We can help advise as to how much may be required, but in all cases the amount sent should never exceed 200 grams. Please note that most organic sediment samples sent for AMS dating require only 2-4 grams or less depending on the carbon content.