1. The retention period will not be less than five years or as governed by regulation or policy. Quality records will be retained for a minimum for three years.
2. Reports will be stored in a secure location with limited access. Computer based files are archived and stored for record keeping.
3. The following information should be available in laboratory data files:
• date, place, time of sampling and name of person who collected,
• identification of sample as to whether it is a routine or check sample,
• date of receipt of sample and date of analysis,
• laboratory and persons responsible for performing analysis,
• analytical technique and method used and quality control data, and
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• results of analysis.