Babcock's Riverside and El Centro Laboratories will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. All locations will reopen for regular business on Monday, June 22nd.
To ensure continued quality service when transporting and delivering temperature sensitive samples with short holding time methods, we ask you to please keep this holiday closure in mind. Samples should be submitted to the Riverside location no later than 5:00 PM Thursday, June 18th. For the El Centro laboratory, all samples should be submitted by 12:00 PM, Thursday, June 18th.
Additionally, please place bottle orders and requests for sampling supplies well in advance to avoid delays and expedite your sample delivery experience.
The entire Babcock Laboratories Team thanks you for your continued business and support.
Please contact your Project Manager if you have any questions.
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