Frequently Asked Questions

Answers and information on our most frequently asked questions

Can You Interpret My Results?
As a testing laboratory, our mandate is to provide you with accurate results on the tests conducted on your samples. On request we can comment on factors su...
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Can you tell me if my water/soil/air is safe?
Bureau Veritas Laboratories offers a number of test packages that provide data on the parameters in specific regulations.  Unfortunately we cannot state...
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 10:56 AM
My business discharges water to the drain. What testing is required?
Most municipalities have Sewer Use Bylaws that contain specific target lists.  Depending on the nature of your business, additional testing may be required....
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 10:57 AM
What payment methods do you accept?
We are able to easily facilitate secure online payment options for all our customers.  Should you require an invoice for billing purposes and do not alr...
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Is there someone that can come and take the samples?
Unfortunately we do not provide field sampling services. We can provide you with all the sampling containers and instructions required. The containers can e...
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Can you dispose of my waste product?
We do not provide bulk waste disposal services. Samples that are submitted for analysis are retained for 30 days and either safely disposed or returned. 
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Can I return empty or unused containers?
Our sample reception teams can accept unused and empty Bureau Veritas Laboratories containers. Please note that there is a cost per container associated wit...
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I lost my report, can I get another one?
One of our Customer Solutions team members would be happy to provide you with a new copy. If it is a much older report that requires retrieval of archived d...
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 12:14 PM
How long after sampling should I send samples to the lab?
Samples should be packaged and sent to the receiving laboratory on the day of sampling to ensure analytical hold times are met. If you are submitting sa...
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 12:16 PM
If a result RDL is higher than the criteria, how do we use that data?
In some instances it is possible a result is reported as less than the reportable detection limit (RDL), where the RDL is actually above a particular criter...
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 12:18 PM