Useful information

Materials to prepare

Photographs, provenance information, comparison samples and documents.

For the initial enquiry

A brief description of the task and proposed questions.
Photographs of the overall appearance and details of the object, packaging and markings, if needed.
Information about the discovery, sampling, storage and movement of the object.
Available records, protocols and previously prepared opinions, only to the extent relevant to the task.

Transfer of physical objects

Do not send physical samples without prior agreement on acceptance, packaging, storage, delivery and possible interventions. When making an initial enquiry, redact unnecessary personal data in the documents where possible.

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.

Your name Contact phone number or email * Briefly describe the task * Attach documents or photographs I give consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of considering and responding to my enquiry.

How data is processed: Personal Data Processing Policy. Attach only the materials needed; where possible, conceal unnecessary data about other people.

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For an assessment, it is advisable to attach photographs of the object, a description of its provenance, the questions and procedural documents.

Attachments: up to 10 files of up to 10 MB each, with a maximum combined size of 15 MB. If a file is rejected, the enquiry is not sent.