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[FAQs](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/faqs) - [FAQs](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/faqs#main-content) - [Lead & Metals/Chemistry/Industrial Hygiene](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/faqs#lead-metals-chemistry-industrial-hygiene) - [Microbiology](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/faqs#microbiology) # FAQs INTERNAL USE ## Lead & Metals/Chemistry/Industrial Hygiene - [Can we analyze for precious metals such as platinum & rhodium on air samples by ICP?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/can-we-analyze-for-precious-metals-such-as-platinum-rhodium-on-air-samples-by-icp) - [Can we test Taconite pellets for Ferrous metals?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/can-we-test-taconite-pellets-for-ferrous-metals) - [Can we analyze a playground surface made of shredded tires for heavy metals?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/can-we-analyze-a-playground-surface-made-of-shredded-tires-for-heavy-metals) - [Can we test "Lynx" wipes for lead?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/can-we-test-lynx-wipes-for-lead) - [Can you cut a ghost wipe in half to take 2 samples?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/can-you-cut-a-ghost-wipe-in-half-to-take-2-samples) - [Can we analyze for ferrous iron in water?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/can-we-analyze-for-ferrous-iron-in-water) - [Can we analyze silverware for lead. Would the sample would be destroyed?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/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?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/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?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/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?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/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.](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/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?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/is-there-a-hold-time-for-a-lead-wipe-sample-once-collected) - [Can we test a wire mesh sample for total lead content?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/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?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/for-lead-in-air-via-niosh-7082-what-volume-is-required-to-get-to-30-micrograms-per-cubic-meter-the-current-action-level) See less ▼ ## Microbiology - [What method do we use for analyzing spore traps?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-method-do-we-use-for-analyzing-spore-traps) - [What is the flow rate for Air-O-Cell?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-the-flow-rate-for-air-o-cell) - [What are the benefits of using AIR-O-CELL cassettes for sampling total spore counts?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/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?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-are-the-benefits-of-using-air-o-cell-cassettes) - [What is the recommended sampling duration when using Air-O-Cells?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-the-recommended-sampling-duration-when-using-air-o-cells) - [Are there special instructions for shipping Air-O-Cell cassettes?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/are-there-special-instructions-for-shipping-air-o-cell-cassettes) - [What is the correct flowrate for Micro-5 cassettes?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-the-correct-flowrate-for-micro-5-cassettes) - [What is the recommended sampling duration when using Micro-5 cassettes?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-the-recommended-sampling-duration-when-using-micro-5-cassettes) - [Are there special storage instructions for Micro-5 cassettes?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/are-there-special-storage-instructions-for-micro-5-cassettes) - [What is the correct flowrate for MoldSnap cassettes?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-the-correct-flowrate-for-moldsnap-cassettes) - [What is the recommended sampling duration when using MoldSnap cassettes?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-the-recommended-sampling-duration-when-using-moldsnap-cassettes) - [Are there special storage instructions for MoldSnap cassettes?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/are-there-special-storage-instructions-for-moldsnap-cassettes) - [What is the correct flow rate for Allergenco- D cassettes?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-the-correct-flow-rate-for-allergenco-d-cassettes) - [What is the recommended sampling duration when using Allergenco- D cassettes?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-the-recommended-sampling-duration-when-using-allergenco-d-cassettes) - [What is the recommended media when sampling fungi?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-the-recommended-media-when-sampling-fungi) - [What is the recommended media when sampling fungi in dry areas?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-the-recommended-media-when-sampling-fungi-in-dry-areas) - [What is the recommended media when sampling Stachybotrys sp.?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-the-recommended-media-when-sampling-stachybotrys-sp) - [What is the recommended media when sampling bacteria?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-the-recommended-media-when-sampling-bacteria) - [What is the recommended media when sampling Gram negative bacteria?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-the-recommended-media-when-sampling-gram-negative-bacteria) - [Are there any special instructions when handling agar plates?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/are-there-any-special-instructions-when-handling-agar-plates) - [During sampling are gloves necessary when handling agar plates?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/during-sampling-are-gloves-necessary-when-handling-agar-plates) - [What instruments are used with culture plates to take viable mold samples?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-instruments-are-used-with-culture-plates-to-take-viable-mold-samples) - [What is direct examination?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-is-direct-examination) - [What materials can be used for direct examination?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-materials-can-be-used-for-direct-examination) - [What does ERMI stand for?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/what-does-ermi-stand-for) - [Who developed ERMI?](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/knowledge-base/who-developed-ermi) See less ▼ [![HubSpotFooterKnowledgeBAse](https://knowledge.emsl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HubSpotFooterKnowledgeBAse.jpg?width=1200&height=300&name=HubSpotFooterKnowledgeBAse.jpg "HubSpotFooterKnowledgeBAse")](http://emsl.com)  Copyright © 2026, EMSL Analytical, Inc.