Services & Fees

Laboratory services, pricing, and policies

American Analytical
9030 S Rita Rd Ste 320
Tucson, AZ 85747
https://aatls.com
ISO 17025:2017 Accredited • SDVOSB Certified

Other Services & Fees

Additional laboratory fees and services may apply as follows:

  • Cancellation Fee:Based on analysis status — Received (25%), Prepped/Batched/Leached (50%), Analyzed (95%), Reviewed (100%)
  • Composite Fee:$10 per sample location or time period
  • Consultation/Data Interpretation:$85/hour
  • Container Return Fee:$1 per container (over ten unused containers)
  • Courier Wait Time:$20 (beyond ten minutes)
  • Glass Fiber Filtration (Dissolved):$10 per method
  • Historical Data Retrieval:$100/hour
  • Metals Digestion:$20/sample (for turbid samples >1 NTU)
  • Reanalysis Fee:List price if the original result is confirmed
  • Report Hard Copy/Fax Fee:$5 per copy
  • Report Revision Fee:$25 per report

Sample Collection Policy

American Analytical provides on-site sample collection services within the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas by appointment. A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required to schedule collections.

Sample collection services are billed based on technician time and mileage. Standard rates apply during normal business hours; additional charges may apply for after-hours, weekend, or same-day requests.

Clients outside the Phoenix and Tucson areas may arrange for on-site collection subject to travel availability and associated costs. All samples must be properly labeled, preserved, and documented on the chain of custody form at the time of collection.

Scheduling: Contact us at least 48 hours in advance to schedule sample collection services.

Turnaround Time (TAT)

American Analytical's standard turnaround time is 7–14 business days for in-house analyses and 10–15 business days for subcontracted analyses. Subcontractors may require up to 20 business days.

Samples must be received prior to noon to count as a full business day.

Rush Services

Rush services are available upon request and approval, subject to the following surcharges:

1 Business Day:+200%
2 Business Days:+100%
3 Business Days:+75%
4 Business Days:+65%
5 Business Days:+50%
6 Business Days:+25%

Note: If a sample is turbid (>1 NTU), allow one additional business day for required metals digestion.

Courier Services

American Analytical provides courier services within the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas by appointment. A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required to schedule pick-ups.

Courier services are billed based on technician time and mileage. Standard rates apply during normal business hours; additional charges may apply for after-hours, weekend, or same-day requests.

Payment Policy

Payment is due at the time of sample submission for clients without an established account. Accepted payment methods include cash, check, money order, VISA, and MasterCard.

Payments made with a Purchase Order (PO) require completion of an Application for Credit, approved prior to submission. For established accounts, terms are net 30 days.

Important: A finance charge of 1.5% per month applies to past-due balances. Credit card transactions are subject to a 3.75% processing fee.

Minimum Invoice Amounts

Without Established Account
$250
Established Clients (<$5,000 annual)
$40

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