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FAQs
FAQs
Lead & Metals/Chemistry/Industrial Hygiene
Microbiology
Radon
Food Microbiology
Asbestos
FAQs
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Lead & Metals/Chemistry/Industrial Hygiene
Can we analyze for precious metals such as platinum & rhodium on air samples by ICP?
Can we test Taconite pellets for Ferrous metals?
Can we analyze a playground surface made of shredded tires for heavy metals?
Can we test "Lynx" wipes for lead?
Can you cut a ghost wipe in half to take 2 samples?
Can we analyze for ferrous iron in water?
Can we analyze silverware for lead. Would the sample would be destroyed?
Can we analyze soil samples by ICP-MS, also include % moisture, and then report both wet and dry weight results?
Can we analyze calcium on a solution consisting of 35% Calcium chloride?
Is there a PEL for lead in paint chips for the state of GA?
A customer needs to reach an RL of 200 ug/ft2 and 40 ug/ft2 and wants to verify the recommended or minimum sampling areas.
Is there a hold time for a lead wipe sample once collected?
Can we test a wire mesh sample for total lead content?
For lead in air via NIOSH 7082 what volume is required to get to <30 micrograms per cubic meter, the current action level?
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Microbiology
What method do we use for analyzing spore traps?
What is the flow rate for Air-O-Cell?
What are the benefits of using AIR-O-CELL cassettes for sampling total spore counts?
What are the benefits of using Air-O-Cell cassettes?
What is the recommended sampling duration when using Air-O-Cells?
Are there special instructions for shipping Air-O-Cell cassettes?
What is the correct flowrate for Micro-5 cassettes?
What is the recommended sampling duration when using Micro-5 cassettes?
Are there special storage instructions for Micro-5 cassettes?
What is the correct flowrate for MoldSnap cassettes?
What is the recommended sampling duration when using MoldSnap cassettes?
Are there special storage instructions for MoldSnap cassettes?
What is the correct flow rate for Allergenco- D cassettes?
What is the recommended sampling duration when using Allergenco- D cassettes?
What is the recommended media when sampling fungi?
What is the recommended media when sampling fungi in dry areas?
What is the recommended media when sampling Stachybotrys sp.?
What is the recommended media when sampling bacteria?
What is the recommended media when sampling Gram negative bacteria?
Are there any special instructions when handling agar plates?
During sampling are gloves necessary when handling agar plates?
What instruments are used with culture plates to take viable mold samples?
What is direct examination?
What materials can be used for direct examination?
What does ERMI stand for?
Who developed ERMI?
What is the point of using EMRI?
What are the recommended sampling locations for residential sampling?
How much of a sample is required for ERMI?
How much time is recommended when sampling ERMI?
What are the Sampling Locations for ERMI?
What is the sampling procedure for ERMI?
What is PCR?
Why should I use PCR?
What types of media can be used to sample PCR?
What are the Sampling Instructions for PCR?
Can you analyze multiple allergens from a single dust sample?
How do you sample via a Dust Collector Kit? Product # 8715600
Can we test for Latex in Air?
What is the recommended bottle when sampling Total Coliform, E. coli, & Fecal Coliform in water.
If a client is in driving vicinity of the testing lab, performs sampling, and drives them to the lab, is there a hold time that they can get here by before needing to chill their samples?
What is sampling procedure for Distribution or Sink Faucet Sample?
Are there any special shipping instructions for Total Coliform, E. coli & Fecal Coliform?
What are instructions for taking a Well Sample?
What are the hold times for Total Coliform, E. coli, & Fecal Coliform?
What is Legionella?
What are the growth requirements for Legionella?
How much water is needed for Legionella testing?
Are preservatives required for 250ml non-potable Legionella samples?
What are the sample Collection and Shipping Procedures for Legionella?
Where can you find Legionella?
Where are Cooling Tower Sampling Locations?
Where are potable Water Sampling Locations?
Are there monitoring guidelines for Legionella?
What is MRSA (M133)?
How do you collect MRSA samples?
What is the recommended media when sampling for MRSA?
If someone is conducting a sampling confirmation of an apartment that has been cleaned after a MRSA case, how many swab samples should you collect?
Is something like bulk composite sampling more viable to cover more than just a single locations (ie. As opposed to sampling a door knob you sample a few spots to clear a room?)
Do you know if people typically conduct any QA/QC sampling for something like this? (MRSA)
Should MRSA samples be sent on ice?
What is sampling procedure for MRSA?
Are there special shipping instructions for MRSA samples?
Can you culture MRSA samples?
What are endotoxins?
Where can endotoxins be found?
What cassettes are required to test for endotoxins in the air?
Are there any acceptable levels of endotoxin levels?
What is the recommended media for endotoxin sampling?
What is the Sampling Procedure for Endotoxins?
What are bacteria?
What is a gram stain (M009)?
What is Pseudomonas aeruginosa detection M012?
Can we test for mycobacteria?
Can we test for Tuberculosis?
What is the sampling procedure for Mycobacteria?
What is the Media for Fungal?
What is the General Media for Air Sampling of Culturable Bacteria and Fungi?
What is Bacterial Culture Media?
How do you sample with a Filter Cassette? (Product #8715314)
What percentage of Cryptosporidium positive slides actually contain pathogenic types?
How can positive Cryptosporidium slides be tested for human pathogens?
Should we be testing our Publicly Owned Water Supplies?
What are the differences in our species ID for M006 and M432? Can they be collected with an Andersen Impactor?
I have a home owner looking to test water for H-Pylori and I wanted to see if there are specific bottles needed any what sizes are needed for the M207
I have concerns about fusarium, botryis on plants. Can you analyze this?
What do people test for when worried about microbes water in home or facilities?
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Radon
What is Radon and where does it come from?
How is Radon measured?
How does Radon enter the home or building?
How do you lower the level of Radon in your home?
What are the dangers of having Radon in your home?
What is the difference between Radon testing in homes and schools/larger buildings?
Does Radon come from building materials?
What is the Homeowner Test Kit and what is it included with?
What is the Real Estate Transaction Kit and what does it include?
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Food Microbiology
How much sample do I need to send?
Can we run PCR for Salmonella?
How long does the pathogen test take?
How quickly do we need to analyze the swabs once they are sampled?
Do we do confirmation on presumptive positive salmonella result?
Are all Listeria considered a Pathogen?
Can you test for Salmonella and Listeria off the same swab?
What is the difference between E.Coli O157 and Generic E.coli?
What is the acceptable allowable limit for Salmonella?
What method do we use for Salmonella?
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