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, coupons, pipe samples and scrapings, pig run solids, black powder and more. Following are links to pdf files which provide detailed descriptions on how to collect MIC samples for CENSUS.

Water Samples

Bio-Flo Sampling Protocol for DNA 
Detailed instructions on how to use the bio-flo sampling approach to collect water samples for DNA based analyses.

Bio-Flo Sampling Protocol for RNA
Detailed instructions on how to use the bio-flo sampling approach to collect water samples for RNA based analyses.

Water Sampling Protocol using Poly Bottles
Detailed instructions on how to collect water samples using poly bottles for DNA based analyses.

Swab Samples

Swab Sampling Protocol for DNA
Detailed instructions on how to use Swab Samplers for DNA based analyses.

Solid / Pig-Run Samples

Solid/Pig-Run Sampling Protocol for DNA 
Detailed instructions on how to collect solid samples or pig-run samples for DNA based analyses.

Soil Sampling Protocol for DNA

Detailed instructions on how to collect soil samples for DNA based analyses.

Standard Coupon

Standard Coupon Sampling Protocol for DNA 
Detailed instructions on how to collect standard coupon 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 Label
For convenient shipping of international samples Microbial Insights Inc. holds a soil import permit (#S-4574).