Questions and answers
Answers about materials, timeframes, cost and the enquiry procedure.
Materials and inquiries
What objects are examined?
Objects of plant or animal origin and related traces and samples within the agreed task.
Can the species be identified from a photograph?
A preliminary assessment is possible from a photograph; the final limits of the findings depend on image quality and the object's properties.
Can I send a sample by post?
Acceptance, packaging and storage conditions for the physical object are agreed first.
What should I report about storage?
The date and conditions of discovery, packaging, storage, movement and known interventions affecting the object.
Will samples be taken?
Only if sampling is necessary for the agreed method and the relevant intervention affecting the object is separately authorized.
Is DNA examination performed?
No. This website does not offer genetic examination.
Is medical or veterinary examination performed?
No. Such examinations are not included in the website's stated services.
Is a laboratory needed?
The need for laboratory work and its conditions are determined for the specific order and agreed separately.
Can I order a review?
Yes, based on the full opinion with appendices and related materials.
Is a categorical finding guaranteed?
No. The finding depends on the objects' properties, the method and the sufficiency of materials.
Can questions be formulated for court?
Yes, the example questions are refined according to the objects and limits of competence.
How can I find out the price?
Published prices are indicative; the cost is agreed after assessing the task and scope of work.
Can I receive an opinion on paper?
Yes, the format of the result and method of delivery are agreed in the Order Invoice.
How can I provide other people's documents?
A lawful basis and the necessary authority are required; unnecessary personal data should be redacted.
How long is an enquiry retained without a contract?
No more than 90 days from the last substantive message or conversation, unless there is another lawful basis.
Are analytics or the mailing list mandatory?
No. You can decline them; this does not prevent you from submitting an enquiry.
Discuss a biological examination
Describe the task and questions that need to be answered. Provide contact details for a reply; the terms of the particular service are agreed separately.