WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TESTS:
Water Safety Test
Tests for 8 of the most common and potentially hazardous contaminants found in drinking water and compares your results with EPA-recommended levels:
- Bacteria: such as strains of E.coli,
- Lead: which may cause developmental harm, neurological and kidney damage,
- Pesticides: from possible agricultural uses and linked to increased cancer rates,
- Nitrates/Nitrites: from fertilizers and animal waste and can cause developmental problems,
- Chlorine: produces bad taste and smell,
- Hardness: causes lime scale and higher detergent use,
- pH: can cause heavy metal (lead) leaching and plumbing damage.
Drinking Water Safety Bacteria Test
Contains one EPA-based Coliform Bacteria test for your home tap water. Includes detailed instructions and comparison table.
Drinking Water Safety Lead Test
Toxic lead can leach from pipes and fixtures and contaminate the water used for cooking, washing and drinking in your household. Lead is so toxic that even very low levels can be dangerous. As with other water contaminants, the risks of lead damage are much greater for children than for adults - families should be particularly concerned about the health of the water supply. Consumers should test lead levels at each faucet in the home, especially if the plumbing fixtures could be from the 1980s or older.
Allergen Presence Test
The test identifies and quantifies 6 common household allergens such as pollen, mold, fibers, dust mite, insect biodetrites and skin cells. The test is suitable for home or office if you:
- Have allergic reactions such as asthma, headaches, coughing, eye irritation, sneezing, lethargy, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, respiratory irritation, or tight chest and would like to find the cause,
- Are moving into a new home or apartment and need to find out the indoor environmental conditions,
- Are a Homeowner, Real Estate Professional, Insurance Claim Adjuster, Industrial Hygienist, or HVAC Engineer,
- Want a comprehensive allergen report that is compared to industry guidelines (expressed in micrograms per gram - ng).
Mold Presence Test
Mold describes a wide range of fungi found virtually everywhere indoors and outdoors. If you detect a musty odor or water stains, it may be mold. Molds produce microscopic cells called spores, which act like seeds to form new mold growths (colonies) when they find the right conditions, such as in dark areas of excess moisture. When molds grow indoors, spores become concentrated in the indoor air, and can cause health problems when they are inhaled in large numbers. Excess moisture usually occurs in the following areas: air-conditioning units, basements, attics, and crawl spaces; bathrooms; carpets; heating and air-conditioning ducts; humidifiers and dehumidifiers; refrigerator drip pans; and water and sewer pipes. Identifying mold is important because it is a common cause of asthma and/or allergic reaction with sensitized people. The test counts of a variety of molds: The molds identified and measured in your customized microscopy lab report includes counts of whichever types of molds appear in the collected specimen such as:
- Fungal hyphal elements,
- Fungal elements consistent with Aspergillus/Penicillium species,
- Fungal elements consistent with Epicoccum species,
- Fungal elements consistent with Cladosporium species,
- Fungal elements consistent with Phoma species,
- Includes sample collection device,
- Includes AIHA Accredited Lab Analysis for Molds,
- Includes mold fact sheet.
The test is ideal for anybody who:
- Wants to find out the types of mold in their home or office environment,
- Has allergic reactions such as asthma, rhinitis / sinusitis, and atopic dermatitis and would like to find the cause,
- Lives or works in an area with constant moisture and poor air circulation and wants to check for mold,
- Is moving into a new home or apartment and needs to find out the indoor environmental conditions,
- Is an Educator, School and Plant Operator, Industrial Hygienist, Teacher, HVAC Engineer, Building Maintenance Supervisor, Test and Balance Professional, Real Estate Professional, Insurance Claim Adjuster, Homeowner, Hospital Engineer, Physician, Occupational Health and Safety Professional,
- Wants a comprehensive mold report that is compared to industry guidelines (expressed in colony forming units per gram - CFU/gr).
Toxic Mold Presence Test
Identifies two species of black mold fungus that are potential toxic molds of the home or work place; Aspergillus and Stachybotrys chartarum.
Dust Mites Presence Test
If you are allergic to dust mites you experience symptoms similar to pollen allergy. Get this test kit to see if you have a dust mite problem!
Organic Vapor Screening Test
The test accurately monitors about seventy common indoor chemicals that may be hazardous or toxic in nature.
- Measures over 50 compounds including Benzene, Toluene, Acetone, Mineral Spirits, Hexane, and Styrene,
- Tests and identifies over 40 organic chemicals,
- Provides both qualitative and quantitative value of all the identified chemicals,
- All compounds can be detected at levels below 0.03 ppm, for 24 hour test,
- Kit is useful to evaluate the chemical compounds in residential facilities and in commercial establishments including hospitals, schools, hotels, airports, etc,
- Can be used to measure personal exposure or room exposure,
- Uses Bio-Badge sample collection technology,
- Meets OSHA and NIOSH accuracy requirements .
Formaldehyde Screening Test
Formaldehyde is commonly found in pressed-wood products such as particleboard, interior-grade plywood and fiberboard. It is also an ingredient in urea-formaldehyde foam insulation, adhesives, inks, and dyes. Health effects due to exposure to formaldehyde include irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, skin rashes, sneezing and coughing. Formaldehyde can be released into indoor air and may accumulate to hazardous levels causing mild to severe health issues in sensitive individuals.
Radon Presence Screening Test
Radon, an invisible, radioactive gas, results from the breakdown of uranium and radium in the soil and rock beneath homes. Levels vary from day to day. Any building can have radon, but almost one of every 15 homes has elevated radon levels, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Radon, which forms naturally and can collect in homes, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, behind smoking, resulting in an estimated 21,000 deaths annually, according to the EPA 2008 Consumer Report. The report recommends periodically checking the radon levels at home.