Microbial Insights

It is important that samples taken for CENSUS are collected and shipped properly because the data obtained can be compromised by inadequate collection and shipment. MI can analyze almost any type of sample matrix for CENSUS including water, soil/sediment, biofilms, enrichment cultures and more. Following are links to pdf files which provide detailed descriptions on how to collect groundwater, soil/sediment, and bio-trap samplers for CENSUS.

Water Samples

Bio-Flo Sampling Protocol for DNA
Detailed instructions on how to use the bio-flo sampling approach to collect groundwater samples using a variety pumps (peristaltic preferred, grundfos, air bladder, etc) for DNA based analyses.

Bio-Flo Sampling Protocol for RNA
Detailed instructions on how to use the bio-flo sampling approach to collect groundwater samples using a variety pumps (peristaltic preferred, grundfos, air bladder, etc) for RNA based analyses.

Sampling Protocol for collecting DNA using Poly Bottles
Detailed instructions on how to use the bio-flo sampling approach to collect groundwater samples using a variety pumps (peristaltic preferred, grundfos, air bladder, etc) for DNA based analyses.

Bio-Trap Samplers

Bio-Trap Sampler Protocol for DNA
Detailed instructions on how to use the Bio-Trap Samplers for DNA based analyses.

Bio-Trap Sampler Protocol for RNA
Detailed instructions on how to use the Bio-Trap Samplers for RNA based analyses.

Soil / Sediment

Soil/Sediment Sampling Protocol for DNA
Detailed instructions on how to collect soil/sediment samples for DNA based analyses.

Other Useful Forms

MI Chain of Custody
A chain of custody (COC) from must be included with each shipment of samples. Please package the COC in a moisture-proof bag and attach on the underside of the cooler lid. Click on the pdf link to obtain a copy of our COC or contact us to have a copy faxed to you.

Soil Import Permit
For convenient shipping of international samples Microbial Insights Inc. holds a soil import permit (#S-4574).