October 6, 2003—Environmental Diagnostic Laboratory (EDLab), a division of Pure Air Control Services, a provider of indoor environmental quality diagnostic services announced that it has received accreditation by the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s (AIHA) EMLAP program for environmental microbiology.
EDLab is an indoor environmental quality (IEQ) laboratory providing analysis of mold, bacteria, mycotoxins, endotoxins, microscopy and allergen samples. Since important health, financial and legal decisions are based on the results of lab analyses, it is critical that the laboratory analyzing the samples be proven to produce the highest quality data. The AIHA accreditation is the highest mark for this capability. A unique function of EDLab is that client lab reports are available online via “MyLabReport.” Clients are able to view, download and print their lab reports through a secure Internet interface from the comfort of their home or office.
EMLAP refers to the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program administered by the AIHA. This program is designed specifically for professional laboratories specializing in analysis of microorganisms commonly detected in air, fluids and bulk samples as part of IAQ investigations. Laboratories must meet stringent qualifications to be considered for entrance into the EMLAP program. Some of the minimum requirements include: 3 years proficiency within AIHA’s EMPAT, qualified personnel, administrative protocols and procedures, a quality assurance program and an in-house maintenance program.
As part of the AIHA certification, EDLab complies with International Standard ISO/IEC 17025 general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. EDLab analysts have completed post-secondary education, the majority with Master’s or Ph.D.’s in mycology, microbiology or a related field. Every member of the EDLab team is committed to the principle of ensuring high quality analysis and timely service. As part of their quality assurance efforts, the staff routinely performs blind duplicate comparisons among its analysts to guarantee consistent, reliable and provable analysis quality.
The EDLab provides expert lab analysis for IEQ professionals, industrial hygienists, federal, state and local health departments, NIOSH, law firms, insurance companies, environmental consultants, mold remediators, property managers, home inspectors, healthcare providers, K-12 schools, universities, hospitals, allergists and HVAC professionals.
For more information, contact EDLab or Pure Air Controls Services.
