on the samples vs on samples

Both 'on the samples' and 'on samples' can be correct depending on the context. 'On the samples' is used when referring to specific samples that have been previously mentioned or are known to the speaker and listener. 'On samples' is used in a more general sense, referring to samples in a broader context.

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on the samples

This phrase is correct when referring to specific samples that have been previously mentioned or are known to the speaker and listener.

Use 'on the samples' when you want to specify that the action or information is related to particular samples that have been identified.

Examples:

Please write the results on the samples labeled A and B.
The data on the samples collected last week is very interesting.

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The tests performed on the samples impounded revealed the presence of a bacteria called pseudomonas fluorescens.
Photometric measurements shall be carried out on the samples before and after the test.
Mr. Damour, we just got the results on the samples from your house.
The results of the analysis on the samples must be known before the animals leave for the slaughterhouse.
Photometric measurements shall be carried out on the samples before and after the test.
I'd like to run a second test on the samples at the lab.
Ms. Simmons, I need everything you have - on the samples you're working on.
I'm continuing to perform tests on the samples we took from the AC baby, but I need more data.
They want to run their own analysis on the samples we took from Mateo's.
Additional information on the samples collected within the Salmonella survey for the within holding prevalence
Information on the samples collected within the MRSA survey
Checks for authenticity should be performed on the samples mentioned in paragraph 3 by means of the following procedures:
can deliver in a timely manner the results of the analysis, test or diagnosis carried out on the samples taken during official controls and other official activities; and
the positive sera are subjected to at least one of the alternative tests set out in point 1.4(a) which has not been carried out on the samples referred to in point 1.4;
In those cases where Member States have made official examinations on the samples referred to in Article 10, the detailed technical reports of such examinations shall be submitted to the other Member States and the Commission before 1 June of each calendar year. ;
Checks for visual appearance should be performed on the samples mentioned in paragraph 3 with a view to determining whether a bag/box shows anomalies, such as wrongly sorted coins, non-euro coins or euro coins with a non-identifiable denomination.
The results of the laboratory tests on the samples taken during the health checks must reveal no evidence of the pathogens in question;
Right. Alec, I want you to run the same tests on the samples we've got from Dawn Ashworth.
the services of a specialised laboratory able to carry out special analyses on the samples taken at that post,
- the nature of the results of the check and, if samples were taken, the description of the animals tested, the nature of the test carried out on the samples and the results of that test.

Alternatives:

on those samples
on these samples
on our samples
on your samples
on my samples

on samples

This phrase is correct when referring to samples in a general sense, without specifying particular samples.

Use 'on samples' when you are discussing samples in a more general or abstract way, without the need to specify which samples.