Welcome to Beta Analytic

• ISO 17025 Accredited and ISO 9001 conformant
• Trusted Worldwide by More than 9,500 Researchers, Universities, Institutions, and Government Agencies
• Analyzing over 12,000 Samples Each Year for Researchers Worldwide
• More than 270,000 Analyses Performed since 1979
• Results Routinely Available within 2-3 Weeks via Web Access

Our Priorities

Accurate Results

Fast Delivery of results

Caring for our Clients

Accuracy - First and Foremost

We understand your reputation depends on us. We also understand the trust you place upon us.

Rapid delivery times reflect the most efficient means of providing you with results while upholding research standards of analytical quality.

We maintain an extensive written Quality Assurance program that is audited each year by the United States Geological Survey and Department of Energy. We are the only professional radiocarbon dating laboratory that is "QA Qualified" for work at sensitive USGS and DOE sites and we participate in all recognized International Radiocarbon Intercalibration Studies, such as IAEA, TIRI, FIRI and VIRI.

Operating with a Full-Time Professional Staff

Beta Analytic is a dedicated radiocarbon dating laboratory. It's sole mission since 1979 is to provide academic and industrial researchers with high accuracy radiocarbon dating results within a promised, rapid delivery time.

The founders, Dr. Murry Tamers ( Ph.D. Yale University. D.Sc. Universite' de Paris, Sorbonne) and Dr. Jerry Stipp (Ph.D Australian Natrional University) were originators in radiocarbon dating theory and technologies. Since the early 1960s their research and visions have contributed to the wide-spread application of radiocarbon dating and the availability of radiocarbon dates to the general scientific research community. Their knowledge has been instilled in a professional staff now having more than 160 years combined knowledge and experience in radiocarbon dating. The laboratory Principals, Darden Hood (President), Ron Hatfield and Christopher Patrick (Deputy Directors) are recognized experts in all aspects of radiocarbon dating. All technicians are full time personnel who give your samples undivided attention, without the distraction of personal research, teaching, or administrative duties. Each staff member is committed to providing you with the highest degree of analytical quality for each and every sample. Someone is always available to discuss your sample requirements, give you advice on how to proceed, and to discuss results. Beta Analytic does not analyze samples with students or part-time researchers who would necessarily be distracted with other obligations and priorities.

You have our complete QUALITY ASSURANCE

STANDARD Delivery in 20-30 Working Days, Fastest Results in as Little as 2-3 Working Days

We Promise to Deliver Results by Quoted Delivery Dates

We will quote you a delivery date when your samples arrive at the laboratory. You can rely on obtaining your results by that date. The quoted date will depend upon the delivery service you choose, ranging from 2-3 working days to 20-30 working days.

We are able to make this promise because Beta Analytic is a dedicated to your samples. Your samples are our sole priority in a days-work. We are not distracted by personal research or other obligations and priorities.

Your choices for delivery services are

                    STANDARD AMS (Delivery within 20-25 working days, or less)

                    ADVANCE AMS (Delivery within 14 working days, or less)

                    PRIORITY AMS (Delivery within 6 working days, or less)

                    TIME-GUIDE AMS (Delivery within 2-3 working days *)

* PRIOR CONTACT REQUIRED

We use AMS ANALYSIS for smaller samples (with as little as 100 micrograms of final carbon) and RADIOMETRIC ANALYSIS for larger samples (containing 2 to 4 grams final carbon). The two methods are equally accurate for optimal sized samples but AMS will always provide better precision. The advantage of radiometric analysis is lower cost (~1/2 the cost of an AMS date). The advantage of AMS is much smaller sample size and higher precision. Delivery options for both services are the same.

Since the actual prescription for analysis is often not known prior to some examination and pretreatment, it may not be obvious to you which method to request. We are glad to provide you with a BEST METHOD approach upon request. First select the best samples for your research objectives regardless of size and condition. Request "radiometric analysis" for each. Also request that a professional contact you after preliminary examination to discuss the appropriate prescription for analysis (and exact cost). You always have the option to modify your submittal. Conversion from one method to another is done with little to no delay in delivery of results.

Submittal of additional material or alternative samples is always welcome.

Customer Care

We will take care of you. Contact us any time and expect a professional and prompt response to your inquiries. Someone is always available to take care of you during normal working hours (Mon-Fri ~ 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST).

You are always welcome to contact us both before and after submittals to discuss your needs, concerns, and questions.

We take your inquires very seriously and will always strive to promptly address your needs.

Darden Hood, President is always available discuss your needs as his highest priority. dhood@radiocarbon.com

Technical Advisors

          Darden Hood, President dhood@radiocarbon.com

          Ron Hatfield, Deputy Director rhatfield@radiocarbon.com

          Chris Patrick, Deputy Director cpatrick@radiocarbon.com

Administrative, Accounting

Lethia Cerda Lcerda@radiocarbon.com