surface sample News
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Air and surface sampling for COVID-19 and respirator fit testing
As organizations develop plans to get back to work—OR—keep working with less concern for infection, many organizations—possibly yours—are going through a process of DECONTAMINATING YOUR FACILITIES. Atlantic Environmental, Inc. now has the capability of performing AIR AND SURFACE TESTING TO CONFIRM THAT THE DECONTAMINATION WAS SUCCESSFUL. We can conduct a sampling survey ...
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Tape-Lift Fungal Material Collection
Taking a tape-lift sample is one of the main practices used by indoor environmental quality investigators for detecting whether mold structures (for example, spores and hyphae) have either settled onto or colonized the surface. Despite the popularity of the method, there can be significant inconsistency in how tape lifts are collected. A new ASTM International standard, D7910, Practice for the ...
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NEW Peristaltic Pump Released
The NEW Solinst Peristaltic Pump is compact and lightweight, ideal for field use, sampling from shallow wells and surface water, or vapor sampling. The variable speed, reversible pump has alligator clips for use with a 12V DC battery. It has one simple control to give flow rates as low as 40 ml/min and up to 3.5 ...
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EMLab P&K provides materials testing lab services for microbial efficacy
EMLab P&K provides materials testing lab services, specializing in microbial challenge test methodologies. New technologies are constantly incorporated into the manufacture of materials. In some instances these new technologies may inadvertently accelerate or promote the growth of microorganisms. Also, new technology products and materials are being formulated to inhibit or slow down the ...
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Dust and indoor air samples for beryllium and uranium at bannister federal complex show no health concerns
Indoor air and dust samples for beryllium and uranium taken from General Services Administration buildings at the Bannister Federal Complex in Kansas City, Mo., reveal no health concerns, according to an environmental investigation commissioned last November by GSA Region 6 and recently reviewed by EPA Region 7 technicians. Beryllium was not detected in air samples. Minute detections of ...
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ASTM D7202 - 11 standard test method for determination of beryllium in the workplace using field-based extraction and optical fluorescence detection
Exposure to beryllium can cause a potentially fatal disease, and occupational exposure limits for beryllium in air and on surfaces have been established to reduce exposure risks to potentially affected workers (4, 5). Sampling and analytical methods for beryllium are needed in order to meet the challenges relating to exposure assessment and risk reduction. Field-portable sampling and ...
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EMLab P&K`s Asbestos Laboratory in Phoenix, AZ Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K is pleased to announce the accreditation of its asbestos lab in Phoenix, Arizona by the National Volunteer Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code 500031-0). 'With our Phoenix laboratory receiving NVLAP accreditation, EMLab P&K continues to demonstrate it is among the very best asbestos laboratories in the nation. The recognition ...
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EMLab P&K`s San Diego Asbestos Laboratory Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K is pleased to announce the accreditation of its asbestos lab in San Diego, California by the National Volunteer Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code 500034-0). 'With our San Diego laboratory receiving NVLAP accreditation, EMLab P&K continues to demonstrate it is among the very best asbestos laboratories in the nation. The ...
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EMLab P&K’s Cherry Hill, NJ laboratory receives NVLAP accreditation for asbestos lab analysis
EMLab P&K is pleased to announce the accreditation of its Cherry Hill, NJ regional laboratory by the National Volunteer Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code: 200844-0). 'With our Cherry Hill laboratory receiving NVLAP accreditation, EMLab P&K continues to demonstrate it is among the very best asbestos laboratories in the nation. The ...
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EMLab P&K`s Houston, TX laboratory receives AIHA accreditation for mold lab analysis
EMLab P&K is pleased to announce the accreditation of its Houston, TX regional laboratory by the American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) for mold analysis (EMLAP # 193549). All of EMLab P&K's laboratories and MicroLabs are currently AIHA accredited. 'With our Houston laboratory receiving AIHA accreditation, EMLab P&K continues to demonstrate it is among the best mold ...
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Free Mold Sampling Webinar hosting by EMSL
EMSL Analytical, Inc. will be hosting “The Basics of Mold Sampling for an IAQ Investigation” free webinar on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM EST. Dr. Jason Dobranic, EMSL Analytical, Inc.’s Vice President of Microbiology and Life Sciences, will host the webinar and discuss different methodologies for mold sampling. The webinar will cover the following topics: ...
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QED launches award-winning Snap Sampler range to world-wide distributor network
Leading international manufacturer of environmental monitoring equipment, QED Environmental Systems, has recently announced the launch of its award-winning Snap Sampler® passive groundwater sampling system to its global distributor network. The product line, which was added into QED’s ground water sampling range in 2018, will now be available to purchase through the brand’s ...
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EMLab P&K provides lab services & supplies for USP 797 compliance
The United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) recently released a new General Chapter <797> providing procedures and requirements for compounding sterile preparations. The standards in USP 797 apply to all people and facilities that prepare 'compounding sterile preparations' including pharmacies, health care clinics and hospitals. These requirements include routine biological monitoring of the ...
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QED launches award-winning Snap Sampler range to global distributor network
Leading international manufacturer of environmental monitoring equipment, QED Environmental Systems, has recently announced the launch of its award-winning Snap Sampler passive groundwater sampling system to its global distributor network. The product line, which was added into QED’s ground water sampling range in 2018, will now be available to purchase through the brand’s network ...
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EMLab P&K Upgrades iPhone and Android Apps with Mold Spore Photos and Access to Project Invoices
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, upgraded features in its iPhone and Android apps by adding mold spore photos in its fungal library and access to project invoices. Clients can now view microphotos for select mold/fungi in the Fungal Library and review project invoices in the Project Details section. The iPhone app has also been optimized for iOS 7. “We are excited to continually ...
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Webinar: Mercury measurements of near-surface air above ore deposits and faults
Mercury vapor surveys have been most useful in exploration, geological mapping, and earthquake prediction because Hg occurs in most types of endogenic ore deposits and is highly mobile. Although soil gas sampling is more commonly used than near-surface air sampling, it is not suitable for every type of surface and takes more time and effort. In contrast, simple real-time air sampling can be ...
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EMLab P&K Launches Free iPhone App for Clients of Environmental Lab
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, announces the launch of its new iPhone app. The mobile app is free and is now available for download in the App Store. The iPhone app makes it simple, easy and convenient for clients to access laboratory results wherever they are – in the field, at the office, or anywhere they have a network connection. ...
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EMLab P&K Releases Free Android Mobile App at Google Play
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, announced today the launch of its Android mobile app for clients. The mobile app is free and is now available for download in the Google Play store. The Android app makes it easy and convenient for clients to access laboratory results wherever they are – in the field, at the office, or anywhere they have a network connection. "EMLab P&K continues ...
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New Mold Fact Sheet Released to the Public
Recently, technical committee members from the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) released an informational document entitled, “Facts about Mold”. The document addresses a number of issues regarding mold and specifically mold in indoor environments. According to the document, “The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Institute of Medicine of ...
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EMLab P&K Florida Microbiologist Published in Mycotaxon, Fungi in Nicaragua
EMLab P&K is pleased to announce the publication of a peer reviewed article authored by Gregorio Delgado, a microbiologist from EMLab P&K’s Ft. Lauderdale laboratory in Mycotaxon. The article presents the history of mycology in Nicaragua. This paper assembles a checklist of hyphomycetes (anamorphic fungi) known to be found in Nicaragua. Mr. Delgado’s research also includes ...
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