Premier Indoor Environmental Microbiolgy Laboratory Now Accredited By AIHA
Environmental Diagnostic Laboratory (EDLabTM) a national leader and pioneer in indoor environmental microbiology laboratory services announced today that it has received accreditation by the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s (AIHA) EMLAP program for environmental microbiology, the first in Florida.
Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) October 1, 2003 -- Environmental Diagnostic Laboratory
(EDLabTM), a division of Pure Air Control Services, a national leader and
pioneer in indoor environmental quality diagnostic services announced today that
it has received accreditation by the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s
(AIHA) EMLAP program for environmental microbiology.
EDLabTM is a
leading 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 EDLabTM 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.
Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory (EDLabTM)
has again distinguished itself in the field of indoor environmental quality.
During the last 10 years, its principals with EDLabTM have co-authored numerous
publications, and have been guest lecturer in numerous seminars. EDLabTM has
performed analysis of over 45,000 samples and the data is part of a vast
interrelation database that has been utilized to provide trends for developing
baseline conditions.
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, in-house maintenance
program, etc. As part of the AIHA certification, EDLabTM complies with
International Standard ISO/IEC 17025, general requirements for the competence of
testing and calibration laboratories. EDLabTM analysts have completed post
secondary education, the majority with Masters or Ph.D.’s in mycology,
microbiology or related field. Every member of the EDLabTM 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 EDLabTM mission is focused on being the best in quality,
price, and training within the IEQ industry.
“The challenging journey towards
AIHA EMLAP accreditation has provided many wonderful insights while establishing
EMLabTM as one of the finest environmental laboratories in the country. Our
success is based on the commitment of our people to strive towards being
accurate, authentic, and timely,” stated Dr. Rajiv Sahay, Laboratory Manager
with EDLabTM.
The EDLabTM 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, universities, hospitals, allergists, and HVAC professionals.
The
parent company, Pure Air Control Services www.pureaircontrols.com
is an indoor environmental consulting firm (backgrounds in industrial hygiene,
microbiology, public health, Ph.D./microbiology, mechanical engineering and
medical scientists: occupational medicine, allergy/immunology) with over 350
million square feet of building/home diagnostics/remediation experience in over
9000 buildings/homes, over 45,000 environmental laboratory samples identified
and over 80 legal IAQ related cases.
Further information about EDLabTM and
its AIHA accreditation is available on EDLabTM website. The company may also be
reached toll-free at 1-800-422-7873 ext 802.
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