Submit A Sample

Submitting Samples to Savant Labs

  1. Determine the testing needed for your project.
    Most often customers will describe the testing needed by method or by referring to a specification. If you would like recommendations from Savant Labs on testing to fit your project, that is not a problem.
  2. Obtain a Quote from Savant Labs.
  3. Obtain samples. ASTM D4057 describes proper sampling techniques for oils and petroleum products.
  4. Package samples.
    • See sample instructions for suggested sample packaging.
    • Include the Test Authorization Form and safety data sheet with samples. The email for sending the results and billing are essential.
    • If paying by credit card, download and complete the Credit Card Authorization Form and phone (989.496.2301) or fax (989.496.3438) the information to Savant Labs. Email is not recommended to protect your secure information. Orders paid by credit card will be charged a 3.5% transaction fee.
  5. Ship to Savant Labs
    • ATTN: Lab Manager
      4800 James Savage Road
      Midland MI, 48642
    • Phone: 989.496.2301
  6. Savant Labs will schedule the testing.
  7. Savant Labs reports results as a PDF file attached to an email from savant@savantgroup.com.
  8. Contact Savant Labs if you have any concerns about your project.
  9. Savant Labs will send an invoice via email. If you elected to pay by credit card, the card will be charged at this step in the process. A credit card receipt will be emailed to you.
  10. Contact Savant Labs if you have any concerns related to your invoice.

Client oil and grease (non-flammable) samples submitted for testing are kept for a minimum of one year from date of receipt. Sample retains from fuels and other flammable samples will be disposed of upon final report completion. Other arrangements can be made for the storage or return of non-flammable lubricant samples at the client’s request. Copies of reports and raw test data are kept by Savant Labs for a minimum of five years.

Customers are requested to include a safety data sheet for every type of sample sent to Savant Labs. If you are unable to supply a valid safety data sheet for your sample(s), contact us for further instruction.

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