The Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) maintains strict guidelines regarding receipt and processing of samples. Some samples may be submitted by the public while others are accepted only from state agencies, district health departments, or law enforcement agencies.

Before submitting a sample, it is highly recommended that you consult the Bureau's Sampling and Submission Guide. There you will find information on routine tests performed at IBL. Samples must be received in appropriate packaging for the testing process to be successful. Proper submission forms must accompany samples. If the form you need is not in the list, or if you are unsure of the form you should use, please call 208-334-2235.

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Food Submission Form  (Some samples are not accepted directly from the public)

• Bacterial Analysis of Foods Request Form

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As a member of the Food Emergency Response Network, IBL provides threat rule-out testing to support law enforcement operations. Potentially hazardous food samples, such as those related to criminal investigations, must always be collected and field screened by authorized HazMat teams prior to submission at IBL. Emergency activation of IBL occurs through Idaho's emergency communications system.La