How to complete a lab requisition form

Last updated on May 12, 2022

Please record the following (items are highlighted in yellow in the example):

Number of containers
Collection start - date and time (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MI)^*
Collection end - date and time (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MI)
Secchi Disk depth (also called Extinction depth)

* YYYY-MM-DD HH:MI example is 2020-12-28 13:30

Download an example of a completed lab requisition form (PDF)

Remember

Include one lab requisition per sample site. The cooler may contain two copies, however one is a duplicate in case of damage.
Take a photo of the completed lab requisition as a record prior to shipping in a waterproof baggie.

Video: How to fill out a Lab Requisition form

An instructional video on how to fill out a Lab Requisition form as part of the B.C. Lake Stewardship and Monitoring Program. (Duration: 6 minutes)

Monitoring resources

Program home page

Contact information

If you have more questions about the lab requisition form:

Contact the aquatic stewardship coordinator

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