|
|
EMSL Analytical Storefront
About EMSL As the nation's leading and largest environmental testing firm, EMSL's network of 25 laboratories has been providing quality analytical services since 1981. We offer a wide array of analytical testing services to support environmental investigations focused on asbestos, microbiology, lead paint, environmental chemistry, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene and food testing. Additionally, we also provide materials testing, characterization, and forensic laboratory services for a wide range of commercial, industrial, regulatory, and law enforcement clients. Our unmatched capacity coupled with a company wide focus on customer satisfaction makes no project too large or too small. Our corporate research and development capabilities allow us to bring new methodologies on line quickly to meet new industry challenges and client needs. In recruiting and retaining talented and motivated scientists on a national scope, our expertise is marshaled throughout a nationwide network of analytical laboratories. We are committed to providing reliable, defensible data in a standardized and user-friendly format. Rapid turnaround and competitive prices make the dependable results you get that much more valuable. At EMSL, we're much more than another testing laboratory. We are your project partner!
Free Posters and Sampling GuidesFREE Posters FREE Microbiology Sampling Guides Fungal Facts / Fungal Glossary
| EMSL now offers products!Air-O-Cell Cassettes - $199 (50 Pack)
Mold Sampling Starter Kit - Call For Pricing!
Asbestos 25mm (PCM) Cassettes - $27 (50 Pack)
Asbestos 25mm (TEM) Cassettes - $45 (50 Pack)
RENTALS AVAILABLE
1-888-958-8170 EMSL Products Division
Accessories
Air Sampling Supplies
Analytical Supplies
Borescopes
Bulk Sampling
Calibration
Gas Detection
High Volume Pump
IAQ Meters
IAQ Sampling
IH Equipment
IH Sampling Media
IR Thermometer
Legionella Sample Supplies
Volume Pump
Moisture Meters & Temp/RH
Mold Test Kits
Noise
Particle Counters
PID
PM 10/PM 2.5 Monitors
PPE
Radon
Remediation Equip
Rental Equipment
Surface Sampling
Thermal Cameras
Training Library
Tube Sampling
Water Sampling
| |
EMSL DNA Testing Lab Helps Solve MysteriesThe DNA Analysis Laboratory at EMSL Analytical, Inc. has undertaken a number of special projects or developed customer-tailored tests to support their investigations. The areas involved include food safety and contaminants in food, environmental safety and exposure concerns; such as identification of rodent droppings, and legal investigations for example Salmonella in peanut butter, blood stain or contamination in food and beverages. Pieces of dried plant leaves were found in a book carried by a high school student. The plant leaves were suspected to be marijuana. Samples were sent to EMSL and Plant DNA barcode analysis was performed. EMSL determined that the plant leaves were from garden lettuces (Lactuca sativa) not marijuana (Cannabis sativa). The teenager who carried the book was cleared of any wrongdoing. Rodent droppings can harbor pathogens and transmit them to humans. Sometimes it is hard to differentiate droppings from other materials or dirt. Suspected rodent dropping on a pizza were analyzed at EMSL for rat and mouse specific DNA. EMSL was able to confirm that the dropping were from a rat. On another project, animal droppings were found on the floor of a living room. The homeowner was concerned and did not know what made the droppings. She suspected some small animal invaded her house and left the droppings. DNA analysis showed that the droppings were neither from rat nor from mouse; indicating another small animal intruded in the house. In recent years, bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) have become a big concern for homeowners and hotel travelers. The increasing activities of bed bugs are related in part to the changes in pesticide usage and global travel. A rapid qPCR method for detecting bed bugs has been developed at EMSL Analytical, Inc. EMSL is able to find the presence of bed bugs by analyzing samples from bedroom dust, swabs from headboards, around beds, and mattresses; and air samples. EMSL Analytical, Inc. is a leading testing laboratory with over 39 locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in DNA & forensic testing, consumer product, environmental, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, microbiology, radon, food and materials testing services to professionals and the general public. Ground Turkey Recalled after Salmonella Linked to Man’s DeathOne of the largest meat processing manufacturers in the country is recalling close to 36 million pounds of ground turkey. News of the recall occurred yesterday when the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Class I recall. The ground turkey has been linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis. To date, people in 26 states have become ill and recently a man’s death in Sacramento, California was also connected to the outbreak. This is not the first outbreak this year connected with ground turkey. In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that they were collaborating with public health officials in numerous states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella hadar infections. That outbreak was linked with a popular frozen turkey burger that was sold nationwide. At least a dozen people from ten states became ill. Salmonellosis is an infection caused by the bacteria known as Salmonella. According to the CDC, every year, approximately 40,000 cases of the illness are reported in the United States. Because many milder cases are not diagnosed or reported, the actual number of infections may be thirty or more times greater. Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without treatment. However, in some people, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In these patients, the infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can even cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness. EMSL Analytical, one of the nation’s largest food pathogen testing laboratories, has developed a dedicated website for people to learn more about Salmonella. It can be found at www.SalmonellaBacteria.com. The company also recently sponsored a public outreach video to inform people about Salmonella dangers. It can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v59mjWwJZ8 To learn more about Salmonella and other food pathogen testing services please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com. About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of food, environmental and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies.
Hospitals Depend on EMSL for STAT Pathogen Testing Services Hospitals across the nation have come to rely on EMSL Analytical to handle their emergency pathogen testing services. Just this week, a healthcare facility in the Midwest had environmental pathogen samples hand delivered by a pilot who was hired to deliver the samples as quickly as possible to one of the laboratories. When outbreaks of healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) emerge in a hospital environment they can result in death to sick patients under the hospital’s care, dramatically increased healthcare costs and million dollar lawsuits. Acting fast can literally mean the difference between life and death in some circumstances. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) one out of every twenty hospital patients acquires an infection while being treated for another illness in the U.S. A 2006 study, sponsored by Resources for the Future and reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine, reported that hospital acquired infections added $8.1 billion in additional medical costs each year. “HAIs and nosocomial infections are typically spread through poor indoor air quality (IAQ), improper personal hygiene and poor indoor disinfection procedures,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc., a leading HAI and IAQ testing laboratory. “EMSL has emergency personnel available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to handle these cases. Many of these microbial pathogens can be analyzed using PCR technologies that can provide same day results.” EMSL has sponsored a series of public outreach videos on healthcare associated pathogens. They can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DntLhHpdAuc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsdMxDmzOMM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_de4qZpwP8Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf1Zn3t-A5U To learn more about testing for HAIs, indoor air quality (IAQ) or other environmental issues, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com. About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of environmental and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. EMSL DNA Testing Lab Helps Solve MysteriesThe DNA Analysis Laboratory at EMSL Analytical, Inc. has undertaken a number of special projects or developed customer-tailored tests to support their investigations. The areas involved include food safety and contaminants in food, environmental safety and exposure concerns; such as identification of rodent droppings, and legal investigations for example Salmonella in peanut butter, blood stain or contamination in food and beverages. Pieces of dried plant leaves were found in a book carried by a high school student. The plant leaves were suspected to be marijuana. Samples were sent to EMSL and Plant DNA barcode analysis was performed. EMSL determined that the plant leaves were from garden lettuces (Lactuca sativa) not marijuana (Cannabis sativa). The teenager who carried the book was cleared of any wrongdoing. Rodent droppings can harbor pathogens and transmit them to humans. Sometimes it is hard to differentiate droppings from other materials or dirt. Suspected rodent dropping on a pizza were analyzed at EMSL for rat and mouse specific DNA. EMSL was able to confirm that the dropping were from a rat. On another project, animal droppings were found on the floor of a living room. The homeowner was concerned and did not know what made the droppings. She suspected some small animal invaded her house and left the droppings. DNA analysis showed that the droppings were neither from rat nor from mouse; indicating another small animal intruded in the house. In recent years, bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) have become a big concern for homeowners and hotel travelers. The increasing activities of bed bugs are related in part to the changes in pesticide usage and global travel. A rapid qPCR method for detecting bed bugs has been developed at EMSL Analytical, Inc. EMSL is able to find the presence of bed bugs by analyzing samples from bedroom dust, swabs from headboards, around beds, and mattresses; and air samples. EMSL Analytical, Inc. is a leading testing laboratory with over 39 locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in DNA & forensic testing, consumer product, environmental, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, microbiology, radon, food and materials testing services to professionals and the general public. EMSL Lab Helps Hospitals Battle Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs)New York, NY - July 28th, 2011 An article in the August issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology discusses how researchers identified contaminated nasal spray as the cause of an outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia in patients at a Denver children’s hospital. A recent news story from WLWT last week reported on the source of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at an Ohio hospital in 2010. WHEC in New York also recently reported on nineteen cases of C. diff infections at a Batavia hospital. These are just a few instances of outbreaks originating in hospital settings or are due to contaminated medical products. Healthcare acquired infections are caused by a wide variety of common, and not so common, bacteria, fungi and viruses. Medical advances in recent years have brought lifesaving care to patients in need, yet many of these advances come with an increased risk of HAIs. These infections, related to medical care, can be devastating and even deadly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) one out of every twenty hospital patients acquires an infection while being treated for another illness in the U.S. A 2006 study, sponsored by Resources for the Future and reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine, reported that hospital acquired infections added $8.1 billion in additional medical costs each year. Many of these pathogens are spread through poor indoor air quality (IAQ), from touching contaminated surfaces and due to improper hygiene procedures. “HAI infections can be life threatening and even lead to death in far too many cases,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc., a leading HAI and IAQ testing laboratory. “Proper hygiene and proactive indoor environmental and surface testing can help bring down the far too high number of 1 in 20 patients who acquire an HAI. MRSA, C. diff, Bacillus, Legionella and other infectious agents can be dramatically reduced so that the cost in lives and medical dollars are significantly minimized.” To learn more about testing for HAIs, indoor air quality (IAQ) or other environmental issues, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com. About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of environmental and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. Legionella Outbreak at Las Vegas ResortReuters reported that an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease occurred in June at a major Las Vegas resort and casino. According to the report, several guests have been diagnosed and treated for the disease. The hotel recently conducted water tests and discovered elevated levels of Legionella bacteria in several of the rooms. The hotel, with over 4,000 rooms, has been contacting certain past guests who stayed in those rooms between June 21 and July 4. The local health district representative reported that since 2009 there have been 6 cases of the illness linked to the hotel.
The CDC states, “Each year, between 8,000 and 18,000 people are hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease in the U.S. However, many infections are not diagnosed or reported, so this number may be higher.” The CDC reports that 5% to 30% of cases can result in death.
Legionnaires' disease is caused by a type of bacteria known as Legionella. The bacteria got its name in 1976, when many people who went to a Philadelphia convention of the American Legion suffered from an outbreak of this disease, a type of pneumonia.
One environmental laboratory that has dedicated considerable resources to educating the public about the risks associated with Legionella is EMSL Analytical, Inc. It has developed a number of ongoing initiatives to educate environmental professionals and the general public about the organism that causes the disease. A dedicated website with more information can be found at www.LegionellaTesting.com. EMSL has also recently cosponsored a public outreach video about Legionella that can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB7g81JxCq0 “The outbreak in Las Vegas is a good reminder that water systems in public and commercial buildings should be periodically tested to ensure the bacteria are not present,” reported Diane Miskowski, Business Development Manager at EMSL Analytical. “The transmission of Legionella occurs via aerosols, when mist containing the bacteria is inhaled. In nature, Legionella can be found in lakes and streams, but most human infections occur from contaminated manmade sources. These include hot tubs, cooling towers and potable water systems,” she continued.
To learn more about Legionella or other IAQ testing services please visit www.EMSL.com, email info@EMSL.com or call (800) 220-3675 x 2528.
About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of quality environmental and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal agencies.
Leading Asbestos Lab Experts Return From ASTM Johnson ConferenceFour leading asbestos experts from EMSL Analytical, Inc. recently returned from The ASTM Johnson Conference. The conference sponsored by ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality was held last week at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont.
Objectives of the conference were asbestos monitoring, with emphasis on topics such as the current regulatory framework, risk management, risk assessment and methods for monitoring asbestos in air, soils, and other matrices. National and international experts in asbestos monitoring research presented their latest findings at the conference.
ASTM Committee D22 sponsors the Johnson Conference to provide a unique forum for presenting current research and fostering open discussion. The program was of particular interest to environmental consultants, industrial hygienists, laboratory analysts and managers, building owners, and federal, state and local government officials.
This years sessions at the conference primarily focused on: Human Health & Toxicology; Real-world Application of Science to Decision Making; Monitoring & Remediation International and Domestic Methods; Soils, VAI and NOA; Litigation Involving Science; Asbestos Analysis and Quality Assurance; and Definitions & Nomenclature.
EMSL’s National Director of Asbestos presented a paper entitled “Comparison Study of Asbestos in Soil Methods”. “We are pleased to be among this elite group of asbestos experts worldwide. EMSL has been providing quality asbestos analysis for thirty years now”, stated Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing for EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical Inc., is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of consumer product, environmental, industrial hygiene, food and materials testing services to professionals and the general public. In addition, the company offers a large variety of air sampling equipment, sampling cassettes and monitoring equipment. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to AIHA IHLAP, AIHA EMLAP, AIHA ELLAP, A2LA, NVLAP, CDC Elite, CPSC(Consumer Product Safety Commission), CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX Department of State Health Services, and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. EMSL Turns To Sun To Help Power Corporate LaboratoryEMSL has just activated a 526.080 Kilowatt photovoltaic solar panel installation consisting of a total of 1,320 modules. The system is located on the roof of the corporate laboratory of EMSL and also the adjoining Pep Boys Plaza commercial center, by doing this green project EMSL is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and the environment.
As one of the largest roof top solar arrays currently installed in Southern New Jersey, it is expected to provide 38.17% percent of EMSL’s power needs. In addition to this, the system is equivalent to yearly "saving" 172 acres of trees, and avoiding 967,495 lbs. of CO2, 1,673 lbs. of NOx (nitrogen oxide) and 6,239 lbs. of SO4 (sulfate).
“This new solar panel system will benefit both the environment and EMSL,” said Joe Frasca, SVP, Marketing for EMSL Analytical, Inc.. “EMSL is continually evaluating and implementing ways to reduce our environmental impact while more efficiently serving our customers.”
The EMSL solar team included: Solar Electric NJ, LLC as Project Developer; RCL Enterprises Inc. as installation contractor; Eric Krise Electric as electrician.
EMSL Analytical, Inc. is a leading testing laboratory with over 39 locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in consumer product, environmental, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, microbiology, radon, food and materials testing services to professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP, NVLAP, CDC Elite, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of sampling products, IAQ investigative equipment, thermal imaging cameras and more. Visit the website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of lab accreditations, products catalog, sampling guides and training events. Testing Homes for Bed Bugs is Simple and Affordable | | | | EMSL Analytical, Inc., a leading nationwide testing laboratory is now offering BED BUG Testing for anyone interested in testing for bed bugs. The laboratory utilizes DNA testing that allows for rapid, inexpensive and accurate results. Collecting Your Samples – Inspect suspected contaminated areas, usually bedding, sheets, pillows, mattresses & seams, behind headboards and picture frames, bed rails, flooring and baseboards under bed for signs of bed bugs, bed bug droppings that appear as small specks similar to ground black pepper, as well as blood drops that may be left behind after feeding. 1) Send a bed bug in a zip lock plastic bag if you find one. Be sure to write the location on the outside of the plastic zip lock bag. (Example: Parents Bedroom) 2) If you do not find a live bug, collect your sample for bed bug DNA by swabbing or rubbing a cotton swab or Q-Tip along the areas outlined above as a collection point for your sample. Place it in a zip lock plastic bag and write the location on the outside of the plastic zip lock bag. Please Note: You may swab different areas in one room with the same cotton swab or Q-Tip. To see if bed bugs are present in other rooms, take a separate swab samples and be sure to write the location on the outside of the sample bag. Each sample received by EMSL will be analyzed and billed as a separate sample. Samples may also be collected with a dust collector that attaches to the end of any vacuum cleaner. The dust collector is available from EMSL Analytical at a cost of $7. To order a dust collector sampler, contact EMSL at 1-800-220-3675 east coast or 1-866-798-1089 west coast. Fill out the DNA BED BUG Chain of Custody provided by calling EMSL and mail along with your samples and payment for the turnaround selected below to: Attention: DNA Bed Bug Lab, EMSL Analytical, Inc., 200 Route 130 North, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 Available Turnarounds Same Day Results - $250 24 Hour Results - $150 48 Hour Results - $125 3 Day Results - $95 5 Day Results - $75 10 Day Results - $70 15 Day Results - $65 The laboratory will issue a report to you when the analysis is completed. About EMSL Analytical, Inc. EMSL Analytical, Inc. is one of the leading testing laboratories with over 39 locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in consumer product, environmental, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, microbiology, radon, food and materials testing services to professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP, NVLAP, CDC Elite, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. About EMSL Products Division The EMSL Products Division has more than 40 years of technical experience and IAQ Product knowledge in the IAQ Industry. EMSL is an authorized distributor for manufacturers of air sampling pumps, equipment, sampling cassettes and monitoring equipment. To contact EMSLs Product Division. Email Products@EMSL.com or call 1-888-958-8170 East Coast, 1-866-798-1089 West Coast. |
EMSL On-Site Testing Labs Ready for DeploymentEMSL Analytical, Inc., a full service environmental, indoor air quality and materials testing laboratory is now offering on-site laboratories for the future restoration efforts along the Mississippi River, Ohio River Valleys and other affected areas from the recent flooding. Many times, indoor air quality, environmental, restoration professionals, and government agencies in need of testing services must mail or ship their samples to a laboratory outside of the affected area, resulting in project delays. EMSL on-site labs eliminate the mailing and shipping delays of sending samples to a laboratory. On-site labs provide faster results, allowing project managers to make immediate decisions on-site as soon as they receive results. The project managers than have the ability to re-test immediately after obtaining results on-site if necessary. In addition, the need to pay personnel and equipment sitting idle when mailing samples to a lab for analysis and waiting for results is therefore eliminated, allowing for major time and cost savings for increased profits. “Our on-site mold, bacteria and asbestos testing laboratories can provide the level of service that our clients have come to expect from EMSL,” states Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “These labs are not only for disaster restoration efforts created from hurricanes, tornadoes and flooding, but also for other projects as well,” he continued. For pricing and information regarding EMSL on-site labs, contact EMSL at 1-888-958-8170. About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical Inc. is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of consumer product, environmental, industrial hygiene, food and materials testing services to professionals and the general public. In addition, the company offers a large variety of air sampling equipment, sampling cassettes and monitoring equipment. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to AIHA IHLAP, AIHA EMLAP, AIHA ELLAP, A2LA, NVLAP, CDC Elite, CPSC(Consumer Product Safety Commission), CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX Department of State Health Services , and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website for a complete listing of accreditations. Fear of Nuclear Power Plant Accidents Have Americans ConcernedIn 1979, Americans got a wakeup call to the potential dangers from nuclear power plants in the United States. The Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Pennsylvania experienced a core meltdown. The meltdown resulted in the release of 2.5 million curies of radioactive gases and the release of iodine-131. Since that tragic event other nuclear power plants have witnessed even worse disasters across the globe. Twenty-five years ago a nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Russia experienced an explosion and fire that released radioactive materials into the environment. This resulted in over 350,000 people being evacuated from the area over the following years. The most recent major event to raise concerns over the safety of nuclear power occurred earlier this year when a nuclear power plant in Japan began releasing radiation after it was hit with a massive earthquake and tsunami. The tragedy in Japan continues and just this week it was reported that food contaminated with radiation has been consumed in Japan. This has caused increased safety concerns over the food supply and government testing taking place in that country. “Whenever there is a release of radiation into the environment it causes not only an immediate concern for those who are in the fallout area, but also long term concerns for people in the region,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “The long term damage done can have far reaching consequences. Not only are those people in the direct path of the fallout at risk for the dangers associated with the initial release of radiation, they are also at risk for long term environmental concerns due to contaminated soil and water. Even people living outside of the area directly impacted can be exposed to radiation from it contaminating the food and water supply as was the case in Japan. Tainted straw was consumed by cattle before being slaughtered for beef and consumed by unknowing people across Japan,” he continued. EMSL Analytical announced earlier this year that the laboratory now accepts radiological samples to test for radioactive contaminants. EMSL has the ability to measure Gamma isotopes including Cesium-134, Cesium-137, Iodine-131 and other radioactive elements. To learn more about testing for radioactive materials or other environmental issues please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com. Asbestos Analysis Laboratory Celebrates 30th AnniversaryEMSL Analytical, Inc., the world's leading asbestos testing laboratory is celebrating its 30th year of providing quality asbestos laboratory results to asbestos and environmental professionals worldwide. Opening in 1981 in Camden, NJ, in a small storefront building on Market Street, EMSL has now grown to over 39 locations throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to asbestos analysis, EMSL also provides environmental, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, microbiological, materials, forensic and DNA testing services to a wide variety of clients worldwide. The firm recently moved into a 107,000 square foot facility that they have already outgrown only one year after occupying it. The testing laboratory produces high quality results to customers through certifications from A2LA, AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP, NVLAP, CDC Elite, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. In addition to certification by various agencies, EMSL maintains additional QA/QC measures to ensure the highest quality of asbestos analysis possible. “I was only 12 years old when EMSL opened for business. Since EMSL was located in Camden, NJ, there were many times I would worry for the safety of my father and also my mother who also helped out by typing lab reports with a typewriter and manually faxing results to clients. Back then, the newest technological improvement was the fax machine, computers were fairly new and came into significant play a few years later,” stated Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “We would like to thank our clients for supporting us through these 30 years, many of you who have also grown along with us and yes, also aged with us through these years. Without you, EMSL would not be what it is today and we hope to exert all our efforts to continue to earn your trust, respect and patronage,” he continued.
About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical, Inc. is one of the leading testing laboratories with over 39 locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in consumer product, environmental, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, microbiology, radon, food and materials testing services to professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP, NVLAP, CDC Elite, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations.
About EMSL Products Division
The EMSL Products Division has more than 40 years of technical experience and IAQ Product knowledge in the IAQ Industry. EMSL is an authorized distributor for manufacturers of air sampling pumps, equipment, sampling cassettes and monitoring equipment. To contact EMSLs Product Division. Email Products@EMSL.com or call 1-888-958-8170 East Coast, 1-866-798-1089 West Coast EMSL Develops Rapid PCR Test For Detection of Lyme Disease BacteriaLYME TEST Rapid PCR Detection of Ticks for Lyme Disease Bacteria
(Borrelia burgdorferi)
Ticks, Lyme Disease and Borrelia burgdorferi
Lyme disease was first recognized by medical doctors when they observed a special group of arthritis patients from the area of Lyme, Connecticut in 1970s. Later, it was found that Lyme disease is caused by bacteria called Borrelia nurgdorferi. The spiral shape bacteria transmit to people through tick bites. The common ticks are deer tick; blacklegged tick and other ticks.
Lyme disease can cause fever, headaches, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. Erythema migrans is a key early stage symptom. According to CDC, patients treated with antibiotics in the early stages of the infection usually recover rapidly and completely.
When and Why Do We Test Ticks
Most of Lyme disease cases are reported in summer. In summer months, ticks are very active and children spend more times outdoors or summer camps. It is important to check for tick bite sites on children, search for ticks in their hair, bodies and clothes and send ticks for testing. Not all ticks have the bacteria. When ticks are tested positive for bacteria, the children or persons should go to see their medical doctors for testing or treatments with antibiotics. This is very important and effective preventive procedure for Lyme disease. A PCR based DNA analysis for tick specific gene has been developed at EMSL Analytical, Inc. The PCR test is rapid detection, and analysis can be done in same day.
How to Handle Tick for Lab Testing
Before searching for ticks: please have the following items with you:
A pair of gloves
A pair of tweezers
Several small plastic bags
1. Wear gloves, if no gloves, use plastic bag as gloves
2. Hold tweezers to grasp the tick close to the skin, pull straight back, and avoid crushing the tick’s body (tick body fluid may have bacteria)
3. Put ticks into bag, then put the bag into a second bag.
4. Wash the area with disinfectant
5. Wash hands with soap and warm water
Available Turnarounds
Same Day Results - $500
24 Hour Results - $250
48 Hour Results - $225
3 Day Results - $200
5 Day Results - $150
10 Day Results - $95
15 Day Results - $65
Send ticks along with your name, address and payment for chosen turnaround time to EMSL Lab via overnight delivery by UPS or FedEx. A DNA Tick Test Sample Submittal Form is available for download (Link). Attention: Tick DNA Test Lab EMSL Analytical, Inc.
200 Route 130 N
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
Tel: 800-220-3675
Toxic Flame Retardants Found in Indoor Office EnvironmentsPolybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are a class of flame retardant chemicals used in plastics, foams, fabrics and other materials. PBDEs are members of a broader class of brominated chemicals used as flame retardants known as brominated flame retardants, or BFRs. There are dozens of congeners, or varieties of the basic chemical type, of PBDEs. PBDEs are used in many common household and office furnishing and materials. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “These chemicals are major components of commercial formulations often used as flame retardants in furniture foam (pentaBDE), plastics for TV cabinets, consumer electronics, wire insulation, back coatings for draperies and upholstery (decaBDE), and plastics for personal computers and small appliances (octaBDE). The benefit of these chemicals is their ability to slow ignition and rate of fire growth, and as a result increase available escape time in the event of a fire.” In June, a study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives entitled “Exposure to PBDEs in the Office Environment: Evaluating the Relationship Between Dust, Handwipes, and Serum” provided new insight into the presence of PBDEs in office environments. The study concluded that “…research suggests exposure to PentaBDEs in the office environment contributes to PentaBDE body burden with exposure likely linked to PBDE residues on hands.” “Over the last decade the EPA has been investigating PBDEs due to growing evidence that PBDEs persist in the environment and accumulate in living organisms,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, a leading PBDE testing laboratory. “Toxicological studies have indicated that these chemicals may cause liver toxicity, thyroid toxicity and neurodevelopmental toxicity. Minimizing human exposure, by identify its presence through environmental testing, can help prevent exposure to these chemicals,” he continued. To learn more about testing for PBDEs, indoor air quality (IAQ) or other environmental issues please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com. About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of environmental and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. Los Conchas Wildfire in New Mexico Burns 100 Structures and Causes Extensive Smoke DamageThe Las Conchas wildfire in New Mexico has already burnt over 100,000 acres and destroyed more than 100 buildings. Although the wildfire is only 27% contained the threat to nearby Los Alamos appears to be primarily over. The fire had caused the evacuation of thousands of Los Alamos area residents last week and closed down the Los Alamos National Laboratory and area hospital, the Los Alamos Medical Center. Today those evacuated residents were told they could begin returning to their homes and businesses. Not only did this enormous fire directly destroy numerous buildings, but many properties not directly touched by flames may have extensive smoke damage. Wildfires can produce an enormous amount of smoke that infiltrates buildings. This smoke is filled with combustion by-products that include soot, ash and char. The smoke can have damaging effects to both property and to humans breathing the smoke filled air. “Those properties that will require smoke remediation actions and any form of rebuilding may also pose hazards from mold growth if water suppression efforts caused moisture to enter the buildings as well as potential risks from lead based paints and any existing asbestos,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “EMSL provides analytical services for indoor air quality (IAQ) and remediation specialists working to determine if smoke damage exists and to what concentrations. This is often necessary for property insurance claims. The laboratory also provides testing services to help determine if the properties have mold, lead and asbestos contamination issues,” he continued. EMSL recently sponsored an online public outreach video on indoor environmental hazards following a fire. It can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXcXN7lF2G4 To learn more about testing for smoke damage, char, carbon black, soot, indoor air quality (IAQ) or other environmental issues please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com. About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of environmental and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. Has a New Strain of Deadly E. coli Reached the U.S.?Over 1,600 people across Europe have become ill from E. coli contaminated food and 18 have died so far. Several sick people in the United States who had recently traveled to Germany are currently undergoing testing to determine if they too have the illness. The majority of the outbreak so far has taken place in Germany, but health officials there have not yet been able to pinpoint the source. Cucumbers and other raw vegetables are possible sources. Both German and Chinese scientists have analyzed the E. coli bacteria and it appears to contain several genes that have antibiotic properties. So far scientists believe it to be similar to a strain of the bacteria found in the Central African Republic. “This is a unique strain that has never been isolated from patients before,” reported Hilde Kruse from the World Health Organization (WHO). Early genetic sequencing appears to indicate the strain may be a combination of two different strains of E. coli. E. coli are a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make people sick. Some kinds of E. coli can cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses. “People of any age can become infected,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, a major food testing laboratory in the U.S. “Very young children and the elderly are more likely to develop severe illness than others, but even healthy older children and young adults can become seriously ill. Proper food safety measures and food testing can help prevent outbreaks like what are being seen in Europe. If this is indeed a new strain of E. coli appearing in Europe it is only a matter of time before the food industry in the U.S. will also be facing challenges keeping the nation’s food supply safe from this new threat,” he continued. EMSL recently sponsored a public outreach video to inform people about E. coli dangers. It can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlyfc-5fVqI. To learn more about food pathogen testing services please visit www.FoodTestingLab.com or www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com. About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of food, environmental and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. North Carolina AIHA EMLAP Accredited LaboratoriesNorth Carolina’s First and Only Mold Testing Lab with two AIHA EMLAP Accredited Laboratories
EMSL Labs Provide Asbestos, Mold, Lead, IAQ, Microbiology and Food Testing in Raleigh, Charlotte and Kernersville, North Carolina
EMSL Analytical, a leading provider of advanced environmental laboratory services, has recently announced their Charlotte, NC laboratory has been accredited by AIHA EMLAP for mold analysis in addition to being already accredited by NVLAP for PLM bulk and TEM air asbestos fiber analysis. The exciting news has been spreading quickly among Charlotte area asbestos, indoor air quality and environmental professionals who previously had limited local choices for their asbestos and mold analysis.
“EMSL is pleased to be receiving this recognition by AIHA,” reported Josh Trowman, National Sales Manger at EMSL Analytical. “Charlotte area indoor air quality, asbestos and environmental professionals have been waiting for this positive development and the expertise that EMSL brings to the Charlotte marketplace with over 29 years of asbestos testing experience,” Trowman went on to report.
The Charlotte, NC laboratory, which is EMSL's third North Carolina facility, has already become an important source for environmental professionals throughout the area. The laboratory is fully stocked with sampling pumps, cassettes, field instrumentation and a complete range of the latest environmental equipment.
The Charlotte, NC laboratory offers analysis of mold and asbestos. The laboratory currently holds AIHA EMLAP and NVLAP certifications for mold and asbestos analysis and is conveniently located at the Atrium Corporate Center at 4335 Stuart Andrew Blvd., Suite 101, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217, making it conveniently accessible to hundreds of local professionals. The laboratory may be reached at (704) 525-2205.
To learn more about asbestos analysis or other environmental & materials testing lab services please contact EMSL Analytical by visiting www.EMSL.com<http://www.emsl.com/>, email info@EMSL.com<mailto:info@EMSL.com> or call the Josh Trowman directly at (888)-958-8170.
'Surprisingly' Clean Stanley Cup Passes First Ever Germ TestAs it turns out, the Stanley Cup isn’t the petri dish you may have imagined. The trophy was swabbed for germs for the first time on Thursday during a stop at the Chicago Tribune newsroom, the newspaper reports. According to tests, the trophy had little bacteria and no signs of staph, salmonella or E. coli contamination. "It’s surprisingly clean," Nancy McDonald, manager of the Chicago lab EMSL Analytical, said. Only 400 counts of general bacteria were found, a small number compared to the typical office desk, which has more than 10,000. "I think that’s great," Philip Pritchard, keeper of the Cup and curator of the Hockey Hall of Fame, told the Tribune. Precautions are taken to ensure the cleanliness of the Cup, Pritchard said. It’s washed with a soft detergent every day and it’s dismantled twice a year to be professionally cleaned. When the cup is on tour, more than 5,000 people touch or kiss it a day, Pritchard said. While some people don’t kiss it for fear of germs, Pritchard said that now, "we can reassure them they are going to be OK." EMSL Lab Receives NJDEP Certification for Low Level TO-15 AnalysisEMSL is pleased to announce that their TO-15 Laboratory has received NJDEP certification for Low Level TO-15 analysis at their Cinnaminson, NJ, state of the art corporate facility. In addition to the original USEPA TO-15Method, EMSL will also be offering the analysis of volatile organics in air by the newly introduced NJDEP LowLevel TO-15 Method. Recently, the NJDEP developed the Low Level TO-15 Method as a modification to USEPA’s TO-15 Method. Although both methods share similar field and laboratory techniques, the NJDEP Low Level TO-15 Method offers lower reporting limits and an extensive data deliverable package. In addition to the low level method, EMSL offers USEPA Method TO-15 for Ambient Air with a higher reporting level and also the NJDEP Regulatory Reporting Format. Our facility has 3 totally dedicated instruments featuring state of the art Agilent GC/MS systems in tandem withEntech Instruments concentrators to satisfy all your analytical needs. To receive a copy of method criteria comparisons for TO-15 and Low LevelTO-15, contact Scott Ross at 1-800-220-3675 ext. 2538. EMSL would like to remind their clients that it is important to select the appropriate method prior to requestingcanisters. Canister certification is method specific and the first step in obtaining a successful data package. Individual state and federal agencies requirements always take precedence and should be considered before collecting your samples. About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical Inc. is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of consumer product, environmental, industrial hygiene, food and materials testing services to professionals and the general public. In addition, the company offers a large variety of air sampling equipment, sampling cassettes and monitoring equipment. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to AIHA IHLAP, AIHA EMLAP, AIHA ELLAP, A2LA, NVLAP, CDC Elite, CPSC(Consumer Product Safety Commission), CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX Department of State Health Services , and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website for a complete listing of accreditations. Odorous/Chinese Drywall Screen Test as Low as $61| Chinese Drywall Screen Test as Low as $61 | | EMSL Releases Six Chinese Drywall Testing Options | Test 1. Analysis of the drywall samples for presence of total strontium (Sr) by ICP. This test is used as a screening procedure to indicate if strontium sulfide is presumptively present in the sample.
Price/sample $61(2 Week TAT) - $109(48 Hour TAT)
Sample requirements: Piece of suspected drywall at least 3”x3”, not more than 6”x6” Test 2. Analysis of the drywall samples for presence of impurities [iron/Fe2S and strontium/SrS] by X-rayFluorescence-XRF, X-ray diffraction-XRD, and light microscopy.
Price/sample $300(2 Week TAT) - $825(48 Hour TAT)
Sample requirements: Piece of suspected drywall at least 3”x3”, not more than 6”x6” Test 3. Analysis for presence of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs- especially for organic sulfides) - this test indicates if the drywall sample emits sulfur-based gases capable of producing corrosion.day 3 day 2 day 1 day
Price/sample $240 (2 Week TAT) - $480 (1 Week TAT)
Sample requirements: Piece of suspected drywall 6”x6” Test 4. Analysis of the drywall sample for elemental sulfur/BNA analysis- this test indicates if the drywall sample emits sulfur-based gases capable of producing corrosion.
Price/sample $150 (2 Week TAT) - $300(1 Week TAT)
Sample requirements: Piece of suspected drywall at least 3”x3”, not more than 6”x6 Test 5. Analysis of copper wires/surfaces by SEM/EDX- this test indicates if the corrosion of copper surfaces is associated with the components of the drywall.
Price/sample $150 (2 Week TAT) - $525 (24 Hour TAT)
Sample requirements: Option 1: Alcohol prep wipes used for collecting deposits on copper surfaces. Option 2: Piece of the copper wire with deposits indicative of corrosion Test 6. Accelerated Corrosion Test- qualitative analysis of the drywall for its propensity to corrode copper in environmental chamber exposure.
Price/sample $1000 (4 Week TAT)No shorter TAT available due to the time-sensitive nature of the test
Sample requirements: Piece of suspected drywall at least 3”x3”, not more than 6”x6 For reference and latest news on the Chinese drywall issue, please visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/info/drywall/index.html http://www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/community/indoor-air/casedefinition.html#presence |
Mold and Sewage Contamination Issues from FloodingEMSL Analytical and LA Testing provide testing solutions for residential and commercial properties affected by devastating floods.
Westmont, NJ, January 20, 2010
A series of strong winter storms have been pounding the West Coast and Southwest. Areas around Los Angeles have already received almost 5 inches of rain with an even larger storm scheduled to arrive today. Parts of Arizona are expected to receive as much, if not more, rain this week than they received all of last year.
Hundreds of people have already been ordered to evacuate their homes for fear of mudslides below fire ravaged hills in California and the entire region has rain scheduled up until this weekend.
As the waters crest and eventually recede some property owners who venture back into their homes and businesses may be greeted by flooded properties and ruined belongings. Many other property owners are likely to come across roof leaks and other structural issues that have allowed water to enter their properties.
Properties flooded not only have to deal with water damage issues, but also environmental concerns since flood waters can contain all types sewage, bacteria and chemical contaminants that end up in the properties. The moisture can also lead to mold growth in as short as 24 hours causing indoor air quality (IAQ) problems.
EMSL Analytical has been preparing their laboratory facilities in California and Arizona, as well as their LA Testing laboratories located throughout Los Angeles, to help area residents. “We have prepared over 30 regional testing facilities and service centers to be able to offer all of the microbial, sewage indicator, and chemical tests that will be called upon in the flooded areas,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President at EMSL Analytical. “It’s important to act quickly to prevent this natural disaster from turning properties into environmental hazards.”
EMSL has been offering testing services following natural and manmade disasters since its inception in 1981. For more information on testing services and products provided by EMSL please call (800) 220-3675, visit www.EMSL.com<http://www.emsl.com/> or email info@EMSL.com<mailto:info@EMSL.com>. EMSL Lowers ERMI Mold Testing Price to $150Due to increased operating efficiencies we are now offering the ERMI mold test for $150 for a 5 day TAT. If you are not familiar with the test it was developed by EPA as a screening test to predict which homes have a potential mold burden.
The test is conducted by collecting a composite dust sample in the living room and bedroom using a vacuum dust collection device. The dust is then analyzed by PCR for either the 36 fungal species that comprise the ERMI test or the 13 fungal species that comprise the ARMI test.
EMSL is seeing an increased acceptance of the test by indoor air quality professionals. It is a quic k and easy way to screen for a potential mold problem and offers a more representative sample than traditional total spore counts or culturable methods.
For more information, contact Diane Miskowski, MPH at dmiskowski@emsl.com<mailto:dmiskowski@emsl.com> or 800-220-3675 x1218. Leading Fire Testing Laboratory Adding Soot Testing Capabilities to San Leandro, CA Lab Facility| | | | Red flag warnings were in effect for parts of Northern California as strong offshore winds and low humidity settled into the area in September 2009. In fire ravaged parts of Southern California the forecasts called for continued hot and dry weather increasing fire risks. There were several fires in California this year. These included the Silver Fire, Station Fire, Lion Complex Fire, Big Meadow Wildfire and La Brea Fires. The deadly fire season in California has also taken the lives of several firefighters and destroyed numerous homes and businesses. The devastation is not just limited to lost homes and businesses. Many properties that survive the initial wildfires are left with problems ranging from odors to soot throughout the properties. These odors, discoloration and “ghosting” effects can result when carbon black and combustion byproducts (carbonized material) are deposited on surfaces throughout the buildings. “Property owners are often required to show proof of these conditions by their property insurance companies prior to the buildings being fixed when insurance claims are involved,” reported Joe Frasca, Executive Vice President at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “The sampling process is straightforward and can be performed by simply wiping as much area as necessary to darken a special sample collection pad provided by our laboratory for analysis,” Frasca continued. EMSL Analytical, and their affiliate laboratory LA Testing, located in Southern California, are one of California’s leading smoke investigation testing laboratories. Of their close to 40 locations nationwide several already perform this important testing service and the company is pleased to announce that their San Leandro facility is in the process of also including this service. EMSL and LA Testing use a combination of techniques in culmination with Electron Microscopy for the highest level of accuracy possible for these types of tests. For more information about smoke, char, carbon black, black carbon or soot testing please visit www.EMSL.com, email info@EMSL.com or call (800)220-3675. EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical and LA Testing are leading providers of environmental testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. |
San Diego's First and Only AIHA EMLAP and NVLAP Accredited Lab | | | | EMSL Analytical, a leading provider of advanced environmental laboratory services, has recently announced their San Diego, CA laboratory has been accredited by AIHA EMLAP for mold analysis and by NVLAP for PLM bulk and TEM air asbestos fiber analysis. The exciting news has been spreading quickly among San Diego area asbestos, indoor air quality and environmental professionals who previously had limited local choices for their asbestos and mold analysis. EMSL just recently announced the accreditation of their Sacramento, CA laboratory by NVLAP for asbestos analysis for TEM air and PLM bulk analysis. “EMSL is pleased to be receiving this recognition by NVLAP,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical. “San Diego area indoor air quality, asbestos and environmental professionals have been waiting for this positive development and the expertise that EMSL brings to the San Diego marketplace with over 28 years of asbestos testing experience,” Frasca went on to report. "We have also expanded the certifications with CA ELAP for our corporate laboratory for soil and water testing at our clients request," stated Frasca.
The San Diego, CA laboratory, which is EMSL and LA Testing’s 6th California facility, has already become an important source for environmental professionals throughout the area. The laboratory is fully stocked with sampling pumps, cassettes, field instrumentation and a complete range of the latest environmental equipment. The San Diego laboratory offers analysis of mold and asbestos. The laboratory currently holds CA ELAP and NVLAP certifications for asbestos analysis and is conveniently located at 7916 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA, making it conveniently accessible to hundreds of local professionals. The laboratory can be reached at (858) 499-1303 and also at GHernandez@EMSL.com. To learn more about asbestos analysis or other environmental testing services please contact EMSL Analytical by visiting www.EMSL.com, email info@EMSL.com or call the corporate office directly at (800) 220-3675. |
Atlanta Mold Testing Laboratory Warns Flood Victims of Potential Asbestos Contamination In Buildings | | | As the flood waters eventually begin to recede some property owners who venture back into their homes and businesses will discover water damaged properties and ruined belongings. Fortunately many of the water damaged properties can be saved with proper and extensive water extraction and mold remediation and prevention techniques. Damaged properties not only have to deal with water damage issues, but also environmental concerns ranging from asbestos, mold growth, sewage contamination and chemical contaminants from the flood waters. Most products made today do not contain asbestos. Those few products made which still contain asbestos that could be inhaled are required to be labeled as such. However, until the 1970s, many types of building products and insulation materials used in homes contained asbestos. Common products that might have contained asbestos in the past, and conditions which may release fibers, include: · STEAM PIPES, BOILERS, and FURNACE DUCTS insulated with an asbestos blanket or asbestos paper tape. These materials may release asbestos fibers if damaged, repaired, or removed improperly. · RESILIENT FLOOR TILES (vinyl asbestos, asphalt, and rubber), the backing on VINYL SHEET FLOORING, and ADHESIVES used for installing floor tile. Sanding tiles can release fibers. So may scraping or sanding the backing of sheet flooring during removal. · CEMENT SHEET, MILLBOARD, and PAPER used as insulation around furnaces and woodburning stoves. Repairing or removing appliances may release asbestos fibers. So may cutting, tearing, sanding, drilling or sawing insulation. · DOOR GASKETS in furnaces, wood stoves, and coal stoves. Worn seals can release asbestos fibers during use. · SOUNDPROOFING OR DECORATIVE MATERIAL sprayed on walls and ceilings. Loose, crumbly, or water-damaged material may release fibers. So will sanding, drilling or scraping the material. · PATCHING AND JOINT COMPOUNDS for walls and ceilings, and TEXTURED PAINTS. Sanding, scraping, or drilling these surfaces may release asbestos. · ASBESTOS CEMENT ROOFING, SHINGLES, and SIDING. These products are not likely to release asbestos fibers unless sawed, drilled or cut. · ARTIFICIAL ASHES AND EMBERS sold for use in gas-fired fireplaces. Also, other older household products such as FIREPROOF GLOVES, STOVE-TOP PADS, IRONING BOARD COVERS, and certain HAIRDRYERS. - AUTOMOBILE BRAKE PADS AND LININGS, CLUTCH FACINGS, and GASKETS.
EMSL Analytical has been preparing their laboratory facilities, including the facility located directly in Atlanta, to help area residents. “We have geared up our local laboratory and our other 32 plus regional testing facilities and four service centers to be able to offer all of the asbestos, microbial, sewage indicator and chemical tests that will be needed by victims of the flooding to ensure they have a safe environment to return to,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President at EMSL Analytical. EMSL has been offering testing services following natural and manmade disasters since its inception in 1981. For more information on testing services and products provided by EMSL please call (800) 220-3675, visit www.emsl.com or email info@emsl.com. © Copyright 2009 EMSL Analytical, Inc. |
September is Mold Awareness Month | September is Mold Awareness Month | | | In 2008, the governors of Georgia, Michigan and several other states proclaimed September 2008 to be Indoor Mold Awareness Month. Earlier this year the Nevada State Legislature also designated September 2009 as National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month. This special designation for September is meant to increase public awareness of how indoor molds can adversely affect human health. Since mold problems can occur in virtually any building that has excessive moisture; we all need to be aware of the signs of mold contamination and how to prevent its occurrence in the first place. EMSL Analytical, one of the largest indoor air quality (IAQ) testing laboratory networks, has been involved with IAQ testing since 1981 and supports Indoor Mold Awareness Month. The company has a long tradition of providing not only testing solutions, but also educational information about indoor air quality issues. EMSL is devoted to providing free information about mold and other contaminants that can be found in residential and commercial buildings. The educational tools include posters, articles, brochures, fungal facts, a fungal photo gallery and even a complimentary fungal CD. Information about other hazards such as radon, asbestos and bacterial contaminants can also be found in the ‘Resources’ section of www.EMSL.com. Educating the public about preventing or minimizing mold’s presence is something that can be accomplished. Providing awareness and education tools helps guard those that are already sensitive to mold exposure and protects those that would otherwise be sensitized from future exposures. “Educating the public about microbial contaminants is the first step in helping to solve this widespread problem,” reported Joe Frasca, Executive Vice President for EMSL Analytical. “EMSL Analytical has made a tremendous amount of resources available to professionals and the public to help them better understand the dangers of mold exposure,” Frasca continued. To learn more about indoor air quality testing or other testing services please contact EMSL Analytical at (800) 220-3675, visit www.EMSL.com or email info@EMSL.com. About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of environmental and industrial hygiene services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. |
Faulty Oil Furnaces Can Mean Expensive Soot Problems for Property Owners | | EMSL Analytical provides a simple test that can help detect faulty heating units from causing additional soot contamination and damaging the contents of properties. | With summer quickly coming to an end cold weather is just around the corner in many parts of the country. Soon many homes and commercial buildings will be turning on their furnaces for the first time this season. One thing property owners should be on the lookout for as they begin to use their furnaces is any buildup or appearance of soot from faulty oil furnaces. A ‘puffback’ can occur when an oil furnace is not operating properly. This often creates soot that can slowly (or quickly) spread through a property causing extensive damage and costly remediation. Soot may also be an indicator of other types of furnace problems and faulty combustion. It may even be an indicator of potentially deadly levels of carbon monoxide. Soot, carbon black and other combustion byproducts deposited on surfaces can lead to permanent discoloration and ‘ghosting’ effects. Sampling for soot and carbon black on surfaces is a simple procedure that property owners, HVAC technicians or environmental professionals can easily perform. All it takes is to wipe as much area as necessary to darken a special sample collection pad, provided free from EMSL Analytical, for analysis. “Soot damage from incorrectly operating furnaces can lead to expensive repairs,” reported Joe Frasca, Executive Vice President at EMSL Analytical, a leading materials testing laboratory. “Insurance claims are often involved in these types of cases so it’s important that people utilize only laboratories that are experienced in this type of testing,” Frasca continued. EMSL Analytical performs soot, carbon black and combustion byproducts testing using a combination of techniques in culmination with Electron Microscopy. To learn more about this or other testing services contact EMSL Analytical at (800) 220-3675, email info@EMSL.com or visit www.EMSL.com. About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a leading, national provider of environmental, consumer products and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. |
Wildfires Cause Evacuation Orders for 10,000 California Homes | | | Earlier in September the Station Fire had burned 122,000 acres north of Los Angeles, California. The deadly fire has also taken the lives of two firefighters and fire officials announced that it may be another two weeks before the fire is completely contained. Over 2,500 firefighters are currently battling the blaze that is only 5% contained. The fire which began a week ago has already destroyed 53 buildings and many more are in danger. In fact, close to 10,000 homes, 500 businesses and numerous other structures are currently at risk. This has lead to massive evacuation orders across the area. Even the world renowned Mount Wilson Observatory is currently threatened by flames. As the Station Fire is eventually brought under control, property owners will return to their properties to inspect for damages. Fortunate individuals will return to undamaged properties while others will return to homes and businesses that survived the flames, but suffered smoke damage. Odors, discoloration and “ghosting” effects can result when carbon black and combustion byproducts (carbonized material) are deposited on building surfaces. Proof of these conditions may be required by property insurance companies prior to the buildings being fixed. Fortunately sampling is usually straightforward and can be performed by simply wiping as much area as necessary to darken a special sample collection pad for analysis. LA Testing, an affiliate of EMSL Analytical, is one of California’s leading environmental testing laboratories. The laboratory has a long tradition of performing carbon black, soot, char and combustion byproducts testing for property owners, environmental professionals and insurance companies following wildfires. The laboratory uses a combination of techniques in culmination with Electron Microscopy for the highest level of accuracy possible. For more information about smoke, char, carbon black, black carbon or soot testing please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com or call (800)303-0047 and ask for Dr. Jerry Drapala. About LA Testing and EMSL Analytical, Inc.
LA Testing and EMSL Analytical are leading providers of environmental testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. |
EMSL Analytical Opens New TORONTO Laboratory across the Border in Canada | EMSL Analytical Opens New Laboratory across the Border in Canada | | | EMSL Analytical, the leader in providing cutting edge laboratory services and products, is proud to announce their continued strategic expansion with a 2009 grand opening of a new Canadian laboratory. The new facility adds to the existing network of close to 40 EMSL and LA Testing locations, bringing dedicated local expertise from one of the nation’s largest laboratory networks to Canada. Overseeing this new laboratory will be veteran industry professional Kevin Pang as the Laboratory Manager. Mr. Pang will oversea all daily laboratory operations and the new facility will also be used for various environmental products sales in the region. The grand opening of the new facility corresponded with the AIHce 2009 Conference recenty held in nearby Toronto. “Opening a facility in Canada was a natural progression for us to give local service to our loyal Canadian clients,” reported Joe Frasca, SVP Marketing at EMSL. “Bringing the local personal touch directly to our clients’ doorsteps has always been a hallmark of EMSL’s success and we look forward to opening additional facilities across Canada in the near future,” Mr. Frasca went on to report.
Additional geographical expansion plans are currently underway at EMSL’s corporate headquarters. There is also a company wide push to expand the existing 500 employee strong workforce, which includes 19 Ph.D.s and several highly respected CIHs, to meet current and future client needs across North America. The EMSL Toronto laboratory will begin analyzing samples in June, 2009 immediately after NVLAP accreditation is received for asbestos analysis. EMSL Canada, Inc. is conveniently located at 10 Falconer Dr, Unit 3, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The new office can be reached at (289) 997-4602 and also at kpang@EMSL.com. |
EMSL’s Denver Laboratory Awarded NVLAP Accreditation for TEM AIR Asbestos Analysis | | | The Denver, Colorado asbestos and microbiological testing facility has continued its busy expansion of services since moving to its current location. EMSL Analytical, a leading provider of advanced environmental laboratory services, has recently announced that their Denver laboratory has been accredited by NVLAP for TEM Air asbestos analysis. The exciting news has quickly made its way to Colorado environmental professionals who previously had only one in state laboratory offering NVLAP Accredited TEM Air asbestos analysis services.
“EMSL is pleased to be receiving this recognition by NVLAP for our asbestos analysis expertise,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical.” Colorado’s environmental professionals have eagerly anticipated this accreditation and the knowledge that EMSL brings significant asbestos testing experience,” Frasca continued.
The Denver facility now becomes a true full service IAQ testing laboratory offering asbestos analysis by TEM, PCM and PLM and microbiological identification of mold. The laboratory is accredited by NVLAP for asbestos analysis by TEM and PLM and is accredited by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment for PCM and PLM asbestos analysis. In addition, the laboratory participates in the AIHA EMPAT program for identification of fungi. The laboratory is also fully stocked with sampling pumps, cassettes, field instrumentation and a complete range of the latest environmental sampling equipment.
The laboratory is located at 7330 S. Alton Way, Building 12, Suite A, Centennial, CO making it conveniently accessible to hundreds of Denver area environmental professionals. The laboratory brings EMSL’s renowned customer service and competitive pricing directly to Denver area customers. In addition to the Colorado staff, EMSL has 17 Ph.D.s and 3 CIHs complementing a professional staff of almost 500 employees nationwide who provide the industry’s greatest capabilities and resources. The laboratory may be reached at (303) 740-5700.
About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a leading, national provider of environmental and IAQ services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies.
To learn more about asbestos analysis or other environmental testing services please contact EMSL Analytical by visiting www.EMSL.com, www.latesting.com or email info@EMSL.com or call the corporate office directly at (800) 220-3675.
|
Leading Fire Testing Laboratory Adding Testing Capabilities to San Leandro Facility | | | Red flag warnings are in effect for parts of Northern California as strong offshore winds and low humidity settles into the area. In fire ravaged parts of Southern California the forecast calls for continued hot and dry weather increasing fire risks. The latest news reports on Monday listed several fires still burning across the state. These included the Silver Fire, Station Fire, Lion Complex Fire, Big Meadow Wildfire and La Brea Fires. The deadly fire season in California has also taken the lives of several firefighters and destroyed numerous homes and businesses. The devastation is not just limited to lost homes and businesses. Many properties that survive the initial wildfires are left with problems ranging from odors to soot throughout the properties. These odors, discoloration and “ghosting” effects can result when carbon black and combustion byproducts (carbonized material) are deposited on surfaces throughout the buildings. “Property owners are often required to show proof of these conditions by their property insurance companies prior to the buildings being fixed when insurance claims are involved,” reported Joe Frasca, Executive Vice President at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “The sampling process is straightforward and can be performed by simply wiping as much area as necessary to darken a special sample collection pad provided by our laboratory for analysis,” Frasca continued. EMSL Analytical, and their affiliate laboratory LA Testing, located in Southern California, are one of California’s leading smoke investigation testing laboratories. Of their close to 40 locations nationwide several already perform this important testing service and the company is pleased to announce that their San Leandro facility is in the process of also including this service. EMSL and LA Testing use a combination of techniques in culmination with Electron Microscopy for the highest level of accuracy possible for these types of tests. For more information about smoke, char, carbon black, black carbon or soot testing please visit www.EMSL.com, email info@EMSL.com or call (800)220-3675. EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical and LA Testing are leading providers of environmental testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. |
Atlanta Mold Testing Laboratory Prepares to Help Flood Victims | | | Some schools and businesses have been closed as record rainfall amounts have hit the state of Georgia. Up to 22 inches of rain fell in some parts of Atlanta since last week. The death toll has already reached seven with the latest victim being a young boy. The governor of Georgia has declared a state of emergency in 17 flood-stricken counties and with the ground already saturated almost the entire state of Georgia is under a flash flood watch. As the flood waters eventually begin to recede some property owners who venture back into their homes and businesses will discover water damaged properties and ruined belongings. Fortunately many of the water damaged properties can be saved with proper and extensive water extraction and mold remediation and prevention techniques. Damaged properties not only have to deal with water damage issues, but also environmental concerns ranging from mold growth, sewage contamination and chemical contaminants from the flood waters. To ensure a safe environment many of these flooded properties will need environmental testing to determine if mold, bacteria, viruses and chemical contaminants are now present in these properties. EMSL Analytical has been preparing their laboratory facilities, including the facility located directly in Atlanta, to help area residents. “We have geared up our local laboratory and our other 30 plus regional testing facilities and service centers to be able to offer all of the microbial, sewage indicator and chemical tests that will be needed by victims of the flooding to ensure they have a safe environment to return to,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President at EMSL Analytical. EMSL has been offering testing services following natural and manmade disasters since its inception in 1981. For more information on testing services and products provided by EMSL please call (800) 220-3675, visit www.emsl.com or email info@emsl.com. About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a leading, national provider of environmental and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. |
Sacramento Mold and Asbestos Testing Laboratory Awarded NVLAP Accreditation | | | EMSL Analytical, a leading provider of advanced environmental laboratory services, has recently announced their Sacramento, CA laboratory has been accredited by NVLAP for PLM bulk and TEM Air asbestos fiber analysis. The exciting news has been spreading quickly among Sacramento area asbestos, indoor air quality and environmental professionals who previously had limited local choices for their asbestos and mold analysis. “EMSL is pleased to be receiving this recognition by NVLAP,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical. “California asbestos, indoor air quality and environmental professionals have been waiting for this positive development and the expertise that EMSL brings to the Sacramento marketplace with over 28 years of asbestos testing experience,” Frasca went on to report. "We have also expanded the certifications with CA ELAP for our corporate laboratory for soil and water testing at our clients request," stated Frasca.
The Sacramento, CA laboratory, which is EMSL and LA Testing’s 6th California facility, has already become an important source for environmental professionals throughout the area. The laboratory is fully stocked with sampling pumps, cassettes, field instrumentation and a complete range of the latest environmental equipment. The Sacramento offers analysis of mold and asbestos. The laboratory currently holds CA ELAP and NVLAP certifications for asbestos analysis and is conveniently located at 4640 Northgate Boulevard in Sacramento, CA, making it conveniently accessible to hundreds of local professionals. The laboratory can be reached at (916) 921-8251 and also at DKocher@EMSL.com@EMSL.com. To learn more about asbestos analysis or other environmental testing services please contact EMSL Analytical by visiting www.EMSL.com, email info@emsl.com or call the corporate office directly at (800) 220-3675. |
|
Indiana Environmental Testing Laboratory Open 7 Days to Support Upcoming Remediation Projects of Flood Damaged Properties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.EMSL Analytical, Inc, a worldwide provider of environmental, indoor air quality and materials testing services has announced that their Indianapolis, IN laboratory is open 7 days for asbestos, lead, mold and bacteria analysis. The recent flooding events in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana have lead to an increased demand for environmental testing services from environmental professionals located in the midwest. Flood damaged properties may be prone to a variety of environmental problems including mold, bacteria, mycotoxins, endotoxins, lead, asbestos, sewage and chemical contaminations. Property owners looking to have their properties remediated for mold can visit the IAQA website at www.IAQA.org for a list of certified remediation professionals. “Our Indianapolis, IN laboratory allows midwest environmental professionals access to fast results 7 days a week,” states Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing for EMSL Analytical, Inc. “EMSL currently operates several AIHA EMLAP accredited microbiological laboratories and NVLAP accredited asbestos laboratories in the Midwest. Those accredited laboratory locations include Indianapolis, IN, Chicago, IL and Minneapolis, MN. In addition, EMSL maintains mobile capabilities to provide on-site laboratory analysis for large projects.” EMSL is the world’s leading Indoor Air Quality Testing Laboratory with close to 40 laboratory locations specializing in the analysis of soot, mold, mycotoxins, bacteria, endotoxins, asbestos, radon, allergens, legionella, salmonella, formaldehyde, voc’s, metals, silica, USP797, chemicals and the identification of unknown materials. EMSL’s trusted quality in providing accurate and reliable laboratory analysis has been recognized by various federal, state and private accrediting agencies including AIHA, A2LA, NVLAP, CA-ELAP, TX DOH and NYDOH. For more information, visit www.EMSL.com or call 1-800-220-3675(East Coast), 1-866-798-1089(West Coast). EMSL Westmont, NJ Laboratory Passes CDC Legionella Proficiency Test“As part of an ongoing program to enhance our Quality Control, we were pleased to be asked by CDC to participate in this new program for Legionella proficiency testing” said Diane Miskowski, MPH, Business Development Director.
“This type of proficiency testing is extremely important in our industry. It is the first of its kind in the United States to use known proficiency samples to specifically grade laboratories for correctly identifying, quantifying, and serotyping Legionella samples. We were very pleased to learn from CDC that we passed with flying colors on both rounds of the proficiency test” she explained.
EMSL also performs Legionella testing in its New York City, Houston, and South Pasedena, CA lab locations for such clients as the Veterans Administration hospital system, water treatment consultants, refineries, multi-national industries, hospitals, rehabilitation and nursing homes, and state and county health departments. To learn more about Legionella testing or environmental testing please contact our websites at www.legionellatesting.com or www.emsl.com respectively or call at 800-220-3675 x1218.
Beware of Microbiology Laboratories Entering the Asbestos Testing Marketplace In recent years, the increased awareness of potential health effects of exposure to airborne mold created many testing laboratories that focused solely on mold analysis. Many of these laboratories are now attempting to diversify into the well established asbestos analysis market.
The business practice of integrating into other areas of a particular field is a common practice in many industries. Unfortunately, many of these laboratories do not have the proper base of experienced asbestos professionals to guarantee quality data. The market is currently flooded with numerous advertisements from various laboratories promoting these new services, however in many cases more effort is placed into marketing asbestos than establishing a high quality asbestos laboratory staffed with experienced and knowledgeable asbestos professionals.
This practice translates into poor quality analysis and a fundamental lack of understanding of the many nuances of complex asbestos methodologies and regulations that have evolved over the past 30 years. In a recent example illustrating this issue, a laboratory previously focused solely on microbiology services disseminated a marketing piece titled, "Asbestos Identification and Quantification in Bulk Samples". It contained very basic information such as "What is asbestos" and "How does a microscopist identify asbestos in bulk material", with most of the text recited from mineralogy references.
The laboratory reveals a lack of technical expertise and knowledge in the section discussing analytical methods. They incorrectly state and advise that in analyzing bulk samples, two alternatives, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) will, "produce a more accurate quantification". Knowledgeable asbestos analytical professionals understand that while TEM and SEM possess the advantage of greater magnification and other tools that aid in asbestos identification such as elemental analysis via Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis (EDXA) for example, electron microscopy (EM) is not necessarily better and in fact in many cases is less accurate than Polarized Light Microscopy in quantifying asbestos concentrations. This is due to the high magnifications employed in SEM and especially TEM.
In one of the more egregious mis-statements of the article, the author actually tells the reader that X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) is a component of TEM that allows for fiber identification. The author obviously is not familiar with the fundamentals of TEM as XRD is not a component of TEM and is a stand alone analytical instrument and technique. We believe the author confused XRD with the proper citation, Selected Area Electron Diffraction (SAED) which is a component of TEM. XRD refers typically to Powder or Polycrystalline X-ray Diffraction. With this technique a powdered sample is illuminated with x-rays of a fixed wave-length and the intensity and angles of the reflected radiation is recorded using a goniometer. Electron diffraction is a powerful technique available with TEM. Unlike X-Ray diffraction the illumination used here is electrons. The electron beam used has a wavelength much smaller than the X-Rays used for XRD. And the electrons are transmitted through the sample not reflected. Incidentally it is the TEM's ability to produce electron diffraction patterns that make it and not the SEM the instrument of choice for asbestos analysis.
In addition to the above, there are other incorrect statements such as:
1. The magnification ranges stated for SEM and PLM point counting techniques.
2. EDXA is said to provide ratios of chemicals present. This is incorrect, this method provides elemental analysis, not chemical.
3. EDXA is said to allow a microscopist to differentiate asbestos from non-asbestos. This is incorrect as there are non-asbestos minerals with identical chemistry to every regulated asbestos type.
This information is intended to make customers aware that depth of resources, years of experience and qualified staff are all essential components to receiving quality and accurate asbestos results. Many decisions that effect human health are made upon asbestos analytical data and one cannot assume that by virtue of a laboratory possessing asbestos certifications guarantees legally defensible data.
EMSL has been providing asbestos analysis for over 25 years and has been a pioneering force in shaping the asbestos analysis industry. EMSL employs many asbestos experts that have 20+ years of experience in the asbestos analysis industry. To learn more about asbestos analysis or EMSL please visit www.emsl.com, call 800.220.3675 or email info@emsl.com.
New EMSL Video Helps Homeowners Test Their Homes for Radon New website at www.emsl.tv shows the general public simple steps to test a home for the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer.
EMSL Analytical, the leader in providing cutting edge laboratory services and products, is proud to announce EMSL.tv. The new web portal for environmental videos allows professionals and the general public to view the latest videos on environmental sampling techniques and equipment, including a new video for testing radon in homes.
Radon is a radioactive gas found in many parts of the United States that comes from the natural decay of uranium. It is a colorless, odorless and chemically inert gas that cannot be detected by human senses. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America and the new instructional video shows homeowners the simple steps needed to properly test their home for this deadly gas.
“EMSL.tv and the new radon web video allow homeowners to view the basic steps necessary to accurately perform the test in the privacy of their own home,” stated Garrett Ray, Radiological Laboratory Manager at EMSL Analytical. “The simple steps needed to properly utilize the kit can make the difference between a homeowner knowing they have a healthy home or one that needs to have radon mitigation performed,” Garrett continued.
As one of the nation’s largest environmental laboratories, EMSL Analytical has a long history of providing radon information and testing services to industry and direct to the public. EMSL also provides maps of radon concentrations at www.radontestinglab.com that are meant as an additional resource for people to check the radon levels in their geographical areas.
To view the radon video and others, including one on mold testing in homes, please visit www.EMSL.tv. New videos are being added regularly so be sure to check back often. EMSL Analytical Offers Analysis for USP 797 SamplesEMSL Analytical, a leading provider of laboratory services, recently announced they have begun to analyze samples for USP 797. Issued by the U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP), USP 797 regulations provide a standard for all pharmacies that prepare ‘compounded sterile preparations’ (CSPs). Most pharmacies must comply with this regulation and many hospitals that operate pharmacies meeting the same criteria are also affected. When compounding is conducted within a facility, a gap analysis should be performed in order to determine what the compliance action plan will be. In many cases, regular air as well as surface samples are necessary in order to analyze samples for any microbial contamination (i.e., fungal or bacterial presence whether viable or non-viable). According to the USP 797 protocols, ‘a critical area must prove to meet ISO 5 classification at least once per six-month period. The frequency of determining the cleanliness class of supporting areas is also at least once per six months as recommended by USP and/or whenever renovations occur’. When sampling for bacterial contamination, it is suggested that Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) or comparable media be utilized. To sample for fungal contamination, it is recommended that Malt Extract Agar (MEA) or comparable media be used while testing. EMSL Analytical Offers Analysis for USP 797 Samples EMSL Analytical, a leading provider of laboratory services, recently announced they have begun to analyze samples for USP 797. Issued by the U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP), USP 797 regulations provide a standard for all pharmacies that prepare ‘compounded sterile preparations’ (CSPs). Most pharmacies must comply with this regulation and many hospitals that operate pharmacies meeting the same criteria are also affected. When compounding is conducted within a facility, a gap analysis should be performed in order to determine what the compliance action plan will be. In many cases, regular air as well as surface samples are necessary in order to analyze samples for any microbial contamination (i.e., fungal or bacterial presence whether viable or non-viable). According to the USP 797 protocols, ‘a critical area must prove to meet ISO 5 classification at least once per six-month period. The frequency of determining the cleanliness class of supporting areas is also at least once per six months as recommended by USP and/or whenever renovations occur’. When sampling for bacterial contamination, it is suggested that Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) or comparable media be utilized. To sample for fungal contamination, it is recommended that Malt Extract Agar (MEA) or comparable media be used while testing. “EMSL Analytical, Inc. has established a reputation for providing the highest quality analytical services in many industries and now EMSL is providing USP 797 samples with the same level of service that you’ve come to expect from EMSL,” reported Ben Sublasky, National Director of Client Services for EMSL Analytical, Inc. “We are proud to announce that EMSL is now accepting USP 797 samples,” continued Mr. Sublasky.
To learn more about USP 797 testing requirements contact EMSL at 800-220-3675. More information can also be found at www.emsl.com or by emailing info@emsl.com. EMSL Analytical Offers Analysis for USP 797 SamplesEMSL Analytical, a leading provider of laboratory services, recently announced they have begun to analyze samples for USP 797. Issued by the U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP), USP 797 regulations provide a standard for all pharmacies that prepare ‘compounded sterile preparations’ (CSPs). Most pharmacies must comply with this regulation and many hospitals that operate pharmacies meeting the same criteria are also affected. When compounding is conducted within a facility, a gap analysis should be performed in order to determine what the compliance action plan will be. In many cases, regular air as well as surface samples are necessary in order to analyze samples for any microbial contamination (i.e., fungal or bacterial presence whether viable or non-viable). According to the USP 797 protocols, ‘a critical area must prove to meet ISO 5 classification at least once per six-month period. The frequency of determining the cleanliness class of supporting areas is also at least once per six months as recommended by USP and/or whenever renovations occur’. When sampling for bacterial contamination, it is suggested that Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) or comparable media be utilized. To sample for fungal contamination, it is recommended that Malt Extract Agar (MEA) or comparable media be used while testing. “EMSL Analytical, Inc. has established a reputation for providing the highest quality analytical services in many industries and now EMSL is providing USP 797 samples with the same level of service that you’ve come to expect from EMSL,” reported Ben Sublasky, National Director of Client Services for EMSL Analytical, Inc. “We are proud to announce that EMSL is now accepting USP 797 samples,” continued Mr. Sublasky.
To learn more about USP 797 testing requirements contact EMSL at 800-220-3675. More information can also be found at www.emsl.com or by emailing info@emsl.com. EMSL Analytical Certified to Test Radon in All 50 StatesA recent broadcast by the Today Show has caused a renewed interest in the dangers of radon in homes and specifically radon coming from granite countertops in people’s kitchens and bathrooms. The report has resulted in a substantial increase in radon testing throughout the United States. EMSL Analytical, the leader in providing cutting edge laboratory services and products, has recently announced certification in all 50 states for radon analysis. The company also provides simple to use radon test kits for both homeowners and industry professionals. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural decay of uranium. It is a colorless, odorless and chemically inert gas that cannot be detected by human senses. According the Surgeon General of the United States, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in our country. The EPA’s 2003 Assessment of Risks from Radon reports it is estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths are the result of radon each year in the United States. “Concerned homeowners with granite countertops can perform simple do it yourself tests to determine if radon levels are high,” stated Garrett Ray, Radiological Laboratory Manager at EMSL Analytical. “It is important to also test the home in case the elevated radon levels are from another source other than the granite countertops,” Garrett continued.
| | | |
EMSL Analytical has been busy identifying strange odors from drywall. As if the battered real estate market hasn’t been difficult enough on property owners, reports of drywall causing unpleasant odors and damage to building materials have surfaced. The problematic drywall, imported between 2004 and 2006, appears to be related to the presence of iron disulfide (FeS2 pyrite). Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbonyl sulfide, sulfur dioxide (SO2), and carbon disulfide (CS2) are also suspected as culprits. There are also reports of Chinese drywall that was kept on barges at sea for months awaiting permission for importation to the USA. This drywall appears to have a higher than typical density and also a higher propensity to off-gas sulfur compounds.
Drywall is usually made of gypsum (hydrated calcium sulfate). Therefore, sulfur is one of the main components inherently in the material. Both odorous and non-odorous drywall has sulfur in the elemental composition and the odor is not explained, therefore, by an analysis of the total sulfur content. “The IAQ issues related to these problems is still unclear,” reported Eugenia Mirica PhD, Senior Materials Scientist at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “The EPA is investigating the severity of the problem. However, it is well know that exposure to sulfur compounds can create irritation and breathing disorders,” Dr. Mirica continued.
Analysis of the drywall can be performed checking for the presence of total iron by X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) or VOC analysis using an environmental chamber study by TO-15 approach. Copper corrosion testing can also be performed to identify and confirm the presence of substandard drywall. Sulfur odors are also produced when certain anaerobic bacteria utilize iron and other molecules for growth. Therefore, endotoxin analysis for gram negative bacterial contamination and anaerobic Plate Count may be recommended.
EMSL Analytical is a national leader in materials testing services. For more information about drywall or other special testing needs please contact EMSL Analytical at (800)220-3675 or info@emsl.com. EMSL Analytical Announces New Asbestos WorkshopsEMSL Analytical, a leading provider of advanced environmental laboratory services, products and training, recently announced their latest environmental workshop. The newest edition to the growing course lineup is a full day workshop dedicated to asbestos. The seminar was specifically designed for the asbestos, indoor air quality (IAQ) and industrial hygiene communities. The workshops are schedule to be held in Los Angeles on April 10, 2008 and New York City on May 20, 2008. The workshops offer Continuing Education from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) for 1.0 CM Industrial Hygiene Point and the AMIAQ Council for 7 (RCs)
EMSL will be bringing the expertise of their top scientists to participants who aspire to keep ahead of the curve in the evolving industry. The exciting new workshop will cover many topics including an asbestos overview, life cycle of typical asbestos projects, behind the scenes of a typical asbestos project, analyses options, asbestos in the news and emerging trends. EMSL has applied for continuing education credits from a number of prestigious institutions and associations for class participants. “As one of the largest and most experienced asbestos laboratories in the nation, EMSL is fortunate to have on staff some of the nation’s leading asbestos scientists to present these workshops,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical. “Our ability to transfer the knowledge of these asbestos experts acquired since 1981 to the professional community is an enormous benefit to our clients and future clients,” Frasca went on to report
To learn more about this and other workshops coming to an area near you please visit www.EMSL.com for more information and to register online. EMSL Analytical Now Offers Air Sampling Analysis for Mycobacterium tuberculosis via PCR| | EMSL Analytical, the leader in providing cutting edge laboratory services and products, is pleased to announce that analysis for air samples of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is now available. The new service provides an important tool in combating this deadly infectious disease. Utilizing the same advanced DNA technologies made famous by forensic investigators to solve criminal cases, EMSL Analytical is now able to qualitatively detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis analysis from air samples. The samples are collected on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filter cassettes that due to the nature of air sampling for Mycobacterium tuberculosis may require sampling times of four to eight hours.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the bacterium responsible for most cases of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a deadly, and in some parts of the world common, infection. Although TB is a disease often associated with third world countries, a rising number of people in developed parts of the world are becoming increasingly susceptible to the disease due to compromised immune systems from HIV/AIDS, immunosuppressive drugs and substance abuse.
“This deadly bacterium has been making a comeback in our society because of a number of factors, including new drug-resistance strains,” reported Paul Cochrane, Director of Business Development at EMSL Analytical. “EMSL is pleased to offer this important environmental test to help combat its spread and to protect our society,” Mr. Cochrane went on to report. EMSL Analytical is a prominent provider of additional PCR based environmental tests for a number of other organisms including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other infectious organisms.
For further information, contact Dr. Charlie Li at 1-800-220-3675. |
Renowned IAQ Industry Marketing Expert Joins EMSLEMSL Analytical is pleased to announce that the services of distinguished environmental marketing professional, Paul Cochrane, have been acquired by the company. Mr. Cochrane is the President of Cochrane & Associates, a public relations and marketing consulting firm that works with leading providers of environmental services and products. Many industry professionals know Mr. Cochrane from his previous tenure as Vice President of Business Development with Aerotech Laboratories. After leaving Aerotech, Mr. Cochrane helped start one of the nation's fastest growing DNA laboratories before he founded Cochrane & Associates, LLC. He is considered by many to be one of the primary marketing professionals within the industry and has had an unprecedented track record of successes. "I am excited to be working with EMSL Analytical to advance their remarkable industry presence and growth in the environmental testing and products industries,"Â said Mr. Cochrane. "EMSL has emerged as the fastest growing laboratory network in the nation and to be a part of that team moving forward is an honor,"Â Cochrane went on to report. EMSL currently operates 25 laboratory facilities across the nation and is staffed with over 400 of the nation's leading scientists. The laboratory facilities hold numerous accreditations and certifications from leading private and governmental regulatory bodies. "We are excited to be working with Mr. Cochrane to bring his knowledge and professional expertise to the resources of EMSL. This year will be a busy and exciting year for EMSL as we branch out into new industries and introduce additional products and services to our clients,"Â said Robert DeMalo, Vice President, Laboratory Services at EMSL Analytical. EMSL Releases Two New Mold Tests For IAQ Professionals
| Based on EPA Research....
| ERMI and ARMI Sampling Guide
Sample Report
EMSL is now performing two newly released mold tests. The Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI) and American Relative Moldiness Index (ARMI). These tests were developed by EPA as a screening test to predict which building areas may contribute to the development of mold related allergies and asthma.
The test is conducted by collecting a dust sample of the areas in question using either a vacuum dust collection device or a PCR cassette. The dust is then analyzed by PCR for either the 36 fungal species that comprise the ERMI or the 13 fungal species that comprise the ARMI.
Since this is a method that was developed by EPA, we expect that it will gain widespread acceptance in the indoor air quality industry. It is a quick and easy way to screen for potential mold problem areas and offers a more representative sample than traditional total spore counts or culturable methods.
For pricing and further information contact Diane Miskowski at 1-800-220-3675 Ext.1218
|
EMSL Products can help Investigate Indoor Air Quality Contaminants in Day Care CentersEMSL Analytical Inc. provides indoor air quality sampling equipment, products and laboratory testing services to day care centers, schools, and consulting firms to support the recently passed New Jersey bill that requires the establishment of indoor air quality guidelines in the State’s 4000 day care centers. The new standard will require testing at these facilities every three years or at the time of re-licensing. This new regulation was passed in response to a Mercury contamination problem that was uncovered at day care center in New Jersey that resulted in 30 children being exposed to elevated levels of Mercury vapor. EMSL offers Expanded Fungal Report at all 25 EMSL Analytical, Inc. laboratory locationsNO EXTRA CHARGE! EMSL's NEW Expanded Fungal Report Includes: * Export report as PDF, Word or Excel files * Descriptions of Analysis Performed * Three selectable data formats for spore trap results and two formats for direct exams * Two sets of charts (total counts and background comparison) to able quick visual interpretation of results * Comprehensive section providing information on understanding the results * Glossary of Fungi tailored to those fungi contained within the specific results * References and Informational Links for when further research is needed * Highly customizable to meet your specific needs * Available in full color through our LABConnect(TM) * Access your Expanded Fungal Report Anytime 24 Hours / 7 Days through LABConnect(TM) * Available at No Extra Cost VIEW SAMPLE REPORT <http://www.emsl.com/PDFDocuments/Marketing/EMSLExpandedFungalReport.PDF> EMSL Announces 5 Levels of Legionella TestingIn order to meet the needs of Infection Control, Public Health, Medical and Water Treatment professionals, EMSL Analytical Inc. announces an expansion of their Legionella capabilities. EMSL offers the DNA based Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and 4 levels of culture based analysis in our Westmont, NJ and New York City laboratories. The PCR method provides critical, same day results to assist investigators during a community or hospital acquired outbreak. The culture methods range from a presence/absence test to a heat enrichment test with identification of the Legionella species associated with outbreaks plus serotyping for Legionella pneumophila. MINNESOTAs only AIHA EMLAP Accredited LaboratoryEMSL Analytical, Inc, the nations leading network of indoor air quality testing laboratories in the nation, announced its Minneapolis, MN laboratory has just received the esteemed AIHA EMLAP Accreditation for environmental microbiology analysis. The Accreditation of this facility marks EMSL Analytical, Inc. as the only laboratory in Minnesota to currently operate an AIHA EMLAP Accredited laboratory. In addition to a new Expanded Fungal report containing detailed color bar graphs and sample information, the company recently completed an upgrade of LABConnect, allowing customers the ability download results with electronic signatures, invoices and sample chain of custodies for projects submitted for analysis. EMSL's laboratory in Minneapolis, MN provides Asbestos analysis by TEM, PLM and PCM analysis of air, bulk, water, soil, dust and wipe samples, Microbiological analyses of culturable air samples (fungal and bacterial identifications) for (Andersen, SAS, BioCassette etc.), Spore Traps (Micro 5, Cyclex, CyclexD, Bio-Cell, BioAire, Air-O-Cell, Allergenco, Burkard and BioSIS slides), tape lift, bulk, swab and water samples. The company website allows industry professionals access to free resources such as: T-shirts, fungal facts, sampling guides, sampling supplies, industry glossaries, free fungal CD's, free fungal posters, free fungal screen savers, free planning guides and our new high quality photo gallery offering hi-res microbial, asbestos and forensic / materials characterization images. "Look on our website for new promotional posters and T-shirts to be released free of charge in 2007." states Joe Frasca, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for EMSL Analytical, Inc. EPA Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI)| EPA Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI) | | A new tool available for Mold in Homes | What is the ERMI©?
- The ERMI© is an acronym for EPA Relative Moldiness Index.
- It was developed by scientists at the USEPA to provide a straightforward, objective, and standardized way to obtain results for indoor air quality investigations.
- The EPA is developing an ERMI ranking system based on dust samples collected from homes across the United States.
- The ERMI will help predict the moldiness of homes. Homes with high ERMI values have a greater chance of having a mold problem then homes with a low ERMI.
- 36 different fungi make up the ERMI and are designated as Group I (those found in atypical, water damaged homes) and Group II (those commonly found in all homes):
Group I
Stachybotrys chartarum, Chaetomium globosum, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, Aspergillus versicolor, Eurotium (A.) amstalodami, Penicillium variabile, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus restrictus, Penicillium crustosum, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus sclerotiorum, Penicillium purpurogenum, Aspergillus fumigatus, Penicillium corylophilum, Aureobasidium pullulans, Aspergillus ochraceus, Penicillium brevicompactum, Paecilomyces variotii, Aspergillus sydowii, Penicillium spinulosum, Wallemia sebi, Aspergillus unguis, Scopulariopsis brevicaulis, Scopulariopsis chartarum, Aspergillus penicillioides, Trichoderma viride
Group II
Acremonium strictum, Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus ustus, Cladosporium cladosporioides v1, Cladosporium cladosporioides v2, Cladosporium herbarum, Epicoccum nigrum, Mucor & Rhizopus group, Penicillium chrysogenum, Rhizopus stolonifer
What is MSQPCR?
· MSQPCR is an acronym for Mold Specific Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction.
· The ERMI value is determined using the MSQPCR method in the lab.
· It was developed by scientists at the USEPA to detect and quantify fungi associated with indoor air quality problems.
· It’s a FAST, ACCURATE, and SENSITIVE DNA-based analytical method for identifying and quantifying molds to the species level.
· The method looks for the presence of DNA sequences that are unique to a particular mold species. Comparison of MSQPCR analysis to spore trap and culture analysis.
| Spore Traps
| Cultures
| MSQPCR
| Speed
| Results available in 24 hrs or sooner.
| 6-10 days
| Results available in 24 hrs or sooner.
| Identification
| Genus level of all identifiable mold spores (no ID of hyphae)
| Genus and/or species level of viable spore-producing molds (no ID of hyphae)
| Genus and species level of client selected molds
| Quantification
| Spores
| Colony Forming Units
| Cells*
| Accuracy
| GOOD
| BETTER
| BEST
| Viability
| Cannot be determined
| Can be determined
| Cannot be determined
| Sampling Time
| Limited due to possibility of overloading sample
| Limited due to possibility of overloading sample
| No restrictions
|
*In MSQPCR, all fungal cells contain DNA including spores and hyphae.
ERMI© SAMPLING GUIDE
Instead of short duration air sampling, the EPA has developed the sampling protocol around dust samples. Mold spores in air samples can be subject to large fluctuations over short periods. Spores accumulate in dust and can be representative of contamination problems occurring in the building. Dust samples are straight forward to collect.
How do I collect a dust samples?
- Obtain a 3-piece PCR air/dust-sampling cassette from EMSL.
- Remove the upper and lower plugs of the cassette.
- Attach a high volume pump to the cassette through the lower opening.
- Attach a small piece of tubing to the upper opening. Cut a 45 degree angle at the end of the tubing.
- Begin collecting dust through the upper tubing and into the cassette. There is no upper or lower limit to sampling.
- According to the EPA, a composite sample can be created by sampling the floors of 2 primary rooms, the common living area and a bedroom. In the common living area, mark a 3-foot by 6-foot (18 square foot) rectangular sampling area with tape next to the sofa (or large chair). Vacuum this rectangular area for 5 min starting at one corner of the marked sampling area and slowly sweeping over the sampling area back and forth with slight overlapping on each pass until the entire area is vacuumed. (Care was taken not to disturb the tape.) The process is then repeated in the bedroom next to the bed.
- Replace the upper and lower plugs of the cassette
- Ship the cassette to EMSL Analytical, Inc. No refrigeration is needed.
What type of report will I get from the lab and how do I interpret it? (See ERMI report below.)
- Your customized report will identify how many of the 36 molds were found that make up the ERMI and the quantity of each.
- The report will also calculate the ERMI value and reports whether the value falls within EPA’s Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 designations. These levels were determined from the EPA’s preliminary research and will be refined further as new research is performed. An ERMI result in Level 1 or Level 2 indicates that there is a low likelihood that the building has a mold contamination problem. An ERMI result in Level 3 indicates a moderate likelihood and a Level 4 indicates a high likelihood of a mold problem. An appropriate, more in-depth follow up assessment and determination of the contamination can now take place in Level 3 and 4 buildings.
Other types of sampling methods that can be analyzed by PCR
- Although other types of samples are acceptable for PCR testing only dust samples can be used to determine the ERMI. The EPA has developed the ERMI and a national database using dust samples and it is not recommended that you compare this dataset with other sampling methods.
1. Air samples (Obtain a 3-piece PCR air/dust-sampling cassette from EMSL).
2. New ViaCells from Zefon can be used for PCR testing.
3. Swabbed samples of areas of visible growth.
4. Bulk samples (except for drywall which can be very problematic, client can send bulk dry wall with visible growth that we will swab in the lab).
How do I collect an air sample?
- Obtain a 3-piece PCR air/dust-sampling cassette from EMSL.
- Remove the upper and lower plugs of the cassette.
- Attach a high volume pump to the cassette through the lower opening.
- Begin collecting air through the upper tubing and into the cassette. There is no upper or lower limit to sampling.
- Volume of air to collect and flow rate: minimum amount 600L of air, recommend 1600 L of air; flow rate should be between 5-15 L per minute
- Replace the upper and lower plugs of the cassette.
- Ship the cassette to EMSL Analytical, Inc. No refrigeration is needed.
|
Expanded Fungal ReportsEXPANDED FUNGAL REPORT
Now Available at NO EXTRA CHARGE from EMSL!
EMSL's NEW Expanded Fungal Report Includes: -Export report as PDF, Word or Excel files
-Descriptions of Analysis Performed
-Three selectable data formats for spore trap results and two formats for direct exams
-Two sets of charts (total counts and background comparison) to able quick visual interpretation of results
-Comprehensive section providing information on understanding the results
-Glossary of Fungi tailored to those fungi contained within the specific results
-References and Informational Links for when further research is needed
-Highly customizable to meet your specific needs
-Available in full color through our LABConnect(TM)
-Access your Expanded Fungal Report Anytime 24 Hours / 7 Days through LABConnect(TM) Available in the following laboratories: Westmont, NJ - New York, NY - Chicago, IL - Houston, TX - Indianapolis, IN - Beltsville, MD - Buffalo, NY - Carle Place, NY - Ann Arbor, MI - St. Louis, MO - San Leandro, CA - Kernersville, NC - LA Testing (South Pasadena, CA) 25 Years of Quality Lab Services Fuels GrowthWestmont, NJ - September 21, 2006: EMSL Analytical, Inc. has just announced that sales for the month of August 2006 have reached an all time company high. EMSL is currently seeking top Sales, Marketing and Business Development Professionals in the IAQ and Environmental Testing Industry" states Joe Frasca, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for EMSL Analytical, Inc. Over the past 25 years, EMSL has gained a reputation for provided quality laboratory testing services at a competitive price while providing fast turnaround. The firm services a variety of companies worldwide. In 2006, EMSL was ranked as the 5th largest environmental testing laboratory. In 1997, EMSLs laboratory was ranked number one by Environmental Technology Readers' Choice Awards based on the following: Decision Criteria Importance Integrity of Data: 1.65 Price: 2.65 Turnaround Time: 3.05 Quality of Data Reporting / Customization: 3.06 Customer Service: 3.24 Scope of Service: 3.88 EMSLs corporate office in Westmont, NJ currently occupies 45,000 square feet which the company has outgrown over the past several years. The firm plans to move into their new 107,000 State-of-the-Art corporate laboratory facility located in Cinnaminnson, NJ sometime in 2007. Professionals interested in employment with EMSL Analytical, Inc. should contact Joe Frasca, Vice President, Sales & Marketing at JFrasca@EMSL.com or by fax at (856) 858-3178. EMSL offers MRSA analysis| Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus | | MRSA Analysis of Environmental Samples... | EMSL Analytical, Inc. now provides MRSA Analysis of Environmental Samples (swab, bulk, or water). Please note, we are not able to accept clinical specimens for testing. This PCR-based MRSA testing is offered in our Westmont, NJ Laboratory. Same Day Results - Call For Pricing 24 Hour Results - $195 48 Hour Results - $150 Test Code for MRSA is M203 |
EMSL Chicago - AIHA ELLAP AccreditedChicago, IL – April 14, 2006 : EMSL Analytical, Inc., the nations leading network of NVLAP, AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP and NVLAP accredited indoor air quality testing laboratories in the nation, is proud to announce that their Chicago laboratory is now AIHA ELLAP accredited for Lead Analysis of paint, airborne dust, settled dust and soil samples. In addition, the lab is NVLAP accredited for asbestos analysis of TEM Air and PLM Bulk samples and AIHA EMLAP accredited for microbiological analysis. "EMSL is clearly the recognized world leader in Asbestos Analysis, Lead and Microbial analysis with 26 NVLAP, 15 AIHA EMLAP, 10 AIHA ELLAP and 8 AIHA IHLAP accredited laboratories. Our laboratories go beyond the normal call of duty by providing on call analysis during nights and weekends when clients need us most.” states Joe Frasca, Vice President, Sales & Marketing for EMSL Analytical. The Chicago laboratory is located at 2444 W. George Street, Chicago, IL, 60618. To schedule laboratory analysis or for pricing and information, contact Naomi Carillo at (773) 313-0099. EMSL Analytical, Inc. Expands Into Sales of Sampling Equipment, Supplies and ProductsEMSL Analytical, Inc. is proud to announce the recent appointment of Jody Thomason as Director of Products Development for EMSL. Jody brings many years of industry experience to EMSL Analytical, Inc. which plans to expand its limited current offering to include a variety of sampling and inspection products, equipment and supplies for the environmental consulting and inspection industry. “We are excited about having Jody Thomason join EMSL Analytical, Inc. Our clients will be able to purchase a variety of sampling equipment, supplies and products pertaining to the environmental and inspection industry while utilizing EMSL’s laboratory testing services. In addition, EMSL will be able to demonstrate industry leading sampling and inspection equipment, supplies and products at our indoor air quality and industrial hygiene sampling workshops.” states Joe Frasca, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical, Inc. currently services approximately 10,000 clients internationally. These clients include environmental consultants, abatement firms, restoration firms, environmental engineers, industrial hygienists, construction firms, engineering firms, home inspectors, building inspection firms, carpet cleaning firms, home owners, home builders, roofing companies, health and safety professionals, manufacturing firms, management firms, real estate firms, testing firms, laboratories, universities, forensic consultants, health departments, fortune 500 companies and state, local and federal government agencies.
EMSL Analytical, Inc. currently operates 25 laboratories throughout the nation with full analytical services, including environmental microbiology (mold, bacteria, legionella, coliforms, indoor allergens, mycotoxins, endotoxins), DNA based polymerase chain reaction (PCR), asbestos, lead, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, environmental chemistry, materials characterization, failure analysis, mechanical testing and forensic laboratory services. In addition to laboratory services, the firm provides Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Industrial Hygiene Sampling Workshops at locations throughout the United States.
EMSL Analytical currently holds accreditations with the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), the AIHA Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program (EMLAP), the AIHA Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELLAP), the AIHA Industrial Hygiene Laboratory Accreditation Program (IHLAP), the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), the New York Department of Health (NYDOH), TX DOH, CA E-LAP and with various state, federal and private accrediting bodies. The labs are also successful participants in AIHA's Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT), Environmental Lead Proficiency Analytical Testing (ELPAT), and the Environmental Mold Proficiency Analytical Testing (EMPAT) programs. EMSL maintains a rigorous in-house QA/QC program to ensure our clients are receiving the most accurate and legally defensible results possible.Indianapolis Testing Lab Clears the Air for Asbestos, Lead and Mold IssuesEMSL Analytical, Inc. is proud to announce the recent AIHA IHLAP accreditation of their Indianapolis, IN lab for asbestos analysis administered by the American Industrial Hygiene Association. In addition, the laboratory is also accredited under the AIHA EMLAP and AIHA ELLAP programs for microbiological analysis and lead analysis of environmental samples. The laboratory also holds NVLAP accreditation for TEM asbestos analysis of air samples and PLM analysis of bulk samples. “We are excited about receiving our AIHA IHLAP accreditation for our Indianapolis, IN laboratory. Our goal is to provide the highest quality analytical services at a competitive price in the industry. Under the leadership of Richard Harding, Laboratory Director of the Indianapolis laboratory, EMSL provides top notch industry leading service and quality Asbestos, Lead and Mold analysis of environmental and indoor air quality samples.” states Joe Frasca, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for EMSL Analytical, Inc. EMSL recently appointed Jody Thomason recently as their Director of Products Development to allow clients the ability to purchase a variety of sampling equipment, supplies and products pertaining to the environmental and inspection industry while utilizing our laboratory testing services. Along with Mr. Thomason, EMSL plans to demonstrate industry leading sampling and inspection equipment, supplies and products at our indoor air quality and industrial hygiene sampling workshops. EMSL Analytical, Inc. currently services approximately 10,000 clients internationally. These clients include environmental consultants, abatement firms, restoration firms, environmental engineers, industrial hygienists, construction firms, engineering firms, home inspectors, building inspection firms, carpet cleaning firms, home owners, home builders, roofing companies, health and safety professionals, manufacturing firms, management firms, real estate firms, testing firms, laboratories, universities, forensic consultants, health departments, fortune 500 companies and state, local and federal government agencies. EMSL Analytical, Inc. currently operates 25 laboratories throughout the nation with full analytical services, including environmental microbiology (mold, bacteria, legionella, coliforms, indoor allergens, mycotoxins, endotoxins), DNA based polymerase chain reaction (PCR), asbestos, lead, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, environmental chemistry, materials characterization, failure analysis, mechanical testing and forensic laboratory services. In addition to laboratory services, the firm provides Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Industrial Hygiene Sampling Workshops at locations throughout the United States. EMSL Analytical currently holds accreditations with the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), the AIHA Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program (EMLAP), the AIHA Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELLAP), the AIHA Industrial Hygiene Laboratory Accreditation Program (IHLAP), the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), the New York Department of Health (NYDOH), TX DOH, CA E-LAP and with various state, federal and private accrediting bodies. The labs are also successful participants in AIHA's Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT), Environmental Lead Proficiency Analytical Testing (ELPAT), and the Environmental Mold Proficiency Analytical Testing (EMPAT) programs. EMSL maintains a rigorous in-house QA/QC program to ensure our clients are receiving the most accurate and legally defensible results possible.
| Ann Arbor, MI |
212 S. Wagner Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 |
| Tel: 734-668-6810 |
| Fax: 734-688-8532 |
|
|
| Atlanta, GA |
1770 The Exchange, Suite 135
Atlanta, GA 30339 |
| Tel: 770-956-9150 |
| Fax: 770-956-9181 |
|
|
| Baton Rouge, LA |
11931 Industriplex, Suite 100
Baton Rouge, LA 70809 |
| Tel: 225-755-1920 |
| Fax: 225-755-1989 |
|
|
| Beltsville, MD |
10768 Baltimore Ave
Beltsville, MD 20705 |
| Tel: 301-937-5700 |
| Fax: 301-937-5701 |
|
|
| Buffalo, NY |
490 Rowley Road
Depew, NY 14043 |
| Tel: 716-651-0030 |
| Toll-Free: 888-260-5887 |
| Fax: 716-651-0394 |
|
|
| Cambridge, MA |
432 Columbia Street, Suite 15 A
Cambridge, MA 02141 |
| Tel: 617-225-6959 |
| Toll-Free: 866-879-6959 |
| Fax: 617-225-6972 |
|
|
| Charleston, SC, Service Center |
975 Morrison Dr. Bldg. C Suite A
Charleston, SC 29403 |
| Tel: 843-958-8150 |
| Toll-Free: 888-958-8170 |
| Fax: 843-958-8175 |
|
|
| Chicago, IL |
2444 West George St
Chicago, IL 60618 |
| Tel: 773-313-0099 |
| Fax: 773-313-0139 |
|
|
| Houston, TX |
2501 Central Parkway, Suite C-17
Houston, TX 77092 |
| Tel: 713-686-3635 |
| Fax: 713-686-3645 |
|
|
| Indianapolis, IN |
2001 East 52nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205 |
| Tel: 317-803-2997 |
| Fax: 317-803-3047 |
|
|
| Kernersville, NC |
706 Gralin St.
Kernersville, NC 27784 |
| Tel: 336-992-1025 |
| Fax: 336-992-4175 |
|
|
| Libby, MT, Mobile Lab |
107 4th Street West
Libby, MT 59923 |
| Tel: 406-293-9066 |
| Fax: 406-293-7016 |
|
|
| Long Island, NY |
208 Stonehinge Lane
Carle Place, NY 11514 |
| Tel: 516-997-7251 |
| Fax: 516-997-7528 |
|
|
| Miami, FL |
19501 N.E. 10th Ave, Bay A
North Miami Beach, FL 33179 |
| Tel: 305-650-0577 |
| Fax: 305-650-0578 |
|
|
| Milpitas, CA |
382 South Abbott Ave
Milpitas, CA 95035 |
| Tel: 408-934-7010 |
| Toll-Free: 888-455-3675 |
| Fax: 408-934-7015 |
|
|
| Minneapolis, MN |
14375 23rd Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55447 |
| Tel: 763-7449-4922 |
| Fax: 763-449-4924 |
|
|
| New York, NY |
307 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018 |
| Tel: 212-290-0051 |
| Fax: 212-290-0058 |
|
|
| Orlando, FL |
5125 Adanson Street, Suite 900
Orlando, FL 32804 |
| Tel: 407-599-5887 |
| Fax: 407-599-9063 |
|
|
| Piscataway, NJ |
1056 Stelton Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854 |
| Tel: 732-981-0550 |
| Fax: 732-981-0551 |
|
|
| Plymoth Meeting, PA |
521 Plymouth Rd. Suite 107
Plymoth Meeting, PA 19462 |
| Tel: 610-828-3102 |
| Fax: 610-828-3122 |
|
|
| Raleigh, NC |
1101 Aviation Parkway, Suite A
Morrisville, NC 27560 |
| Tel: 919-476-3900 |
| Fax: 919-465-3950 |
|
|
| St. Louis, MO |
11040 Lin-Valle Drive
St. Louis, MO 63123 |
| Tel: 314-845-8910 |
| Fax: 314-845-6459 |
|
|
| Wallingford, CT |
4 Fairfield Blvd.
Wallingford, CT 06492 |
| Tel: 203-284-5948 |
| Fax: 204-284-5978 |
|
|
|
