EMSL Analytical, Inc.

12/21/2025

New Educational Production on Common Indoor Respiratory Irritants

The air inside a home can be up to five times more polluted than the air outside, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Unfortunately, many ...

12/19/2025

Happy Holidays from EMSL Analytical, Inc.!

In observance of the holidays, all EMSL laboratories will follow the below holiday schedule:
Thursday, December 25th: Closed
Thursday, January 1st: Closed
Normal operating hours all other days

Please keep these dates in mind, as turnaround times will be affected accordingly. We wish all of our employees and clients a safe and happy holiday season.

To learn more about EMSL's testing service and products, visit www.emsl.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

12/18/2025

EMSL can assist with water and flood damage analysis, sampling supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Our laboratory testing services include Mold (Spore Traps, Tape Lifts, Swabs, Bulk, Culture Plates, ERMI, PCR), Asbestos, Lead, Sewage Contamination in Water and Buildings, and Bacteroides (Human and Animal F***s Source Tracking).

To learn more about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

12/17/2025

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are a significant source of complications across the healthcare industry and can be transmitted between different healthcare facilities. Recent studies suggest that the implementation of prevention practices can lead to a 70 percent reduction in certain HAIs.

EMSL utilizes advanced analytical techniques and expertise to accurately identify and assess the presence of HAIs in healthcare facilities. We provide analysis of several HAIs, including identifying Clostridium difficile, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), Staphylococcus aureus, Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), and much more.

To learn more about Hospital and Healthcare Testing Services at EMSL, visit https://lnkd.in/gxjkE8pH

To learn more about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

12/16/2025

Since 2024, GSA (U.S. General Services Administration) is requiring Water Quality Management testing for all leased and owned buildings. This testing includes Legionella, lead, copper, and total coliform [including E. coli]. EMSL has a network of over 40 Laboratories throughout the United States who maintain the required NELAC, State and Federal Accreditations, as specified.

To learn more about GSA Water Quality Management Testing with EMSL, visit https://lnkd.in/eDpg6GSe.

To learn more about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

12/11/2025

Chrysotile, also known as “white asbestos”, is one of three main members of the serpentine mineral group. Chrysotile is by far the most commonly used asbestos type and accounts for approximately 95% of asbestos found in U.S. buildings. In some asbestos mines, the fibers are quite long making it conducive to weaving into fire and heat resistant textiles.

Chrysotile Asbestos is commonly found in spray-on insulation, asbestos cement, pipe and boiler insulation, brake linings, fire blankets, fireproof/fire resistant textiles, roofing felts, mastics, putties and caulks, gaskets and ropes, transite panels, and asbestos reinforced plastics (switchboards and insulation boards).

EMSL provides analysis of asbestos-containing material to identify Chrysotile. To read more, visit https://lnkd.in/eN4-6yDD

To learn more about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

12/10/2025

Staphylococcus aureus (staph) is a bacterium commonly found on the skin and in the nose of about 30% of individuals. Most of the time staph does not cause any harm, but it can sometimes cause infections. In healthcare settings, infections can lead to serious or fatal outcomes.

Staphylococci can exist in air, dust, sewage, water, milk, or on food equipment, environmental surfaces, humans, and animals. Humans and animals are the primary reservoirs. Although food handlers are usually the main source of food contamination in food poisoning outbreaks, equipment and environmental surfaces can also be sources of contamination with S. aureus.

To assist with identifying Staphylococcus aureus, EMSL provides analysis of food and surface samples. To view more about analysis with EMSL’s Food Microbiology Division, visit https://lnkd.in/eN_-jgNx. To view more about analysis with EMSL’s Environmental Microbiology Division, visit https://lnkd.in/eT2aXMTJ.

To learn more about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

12/09/2025

Routine testing for Legionella is a key component of a Water Management Plan. With 21 CDC ELITE laboratories in North America, EMSL offers the necessary sampling supplies and a comprehensive set of Legionella testing services including:

• Standard ISO Culture Test with 10-14 Day Turnaround
• Rapid Legiolert 7 Day Culture Test
• Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) Test - (identifies L. pneumophila, L. pneumophila serotype 1 and Legionella spp. in one qPCR test)
• Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) - (identifies Legionella strains for infection source tracking and outbreak investigation)

To view more about the Legionella Testing, visit https://lnkd.in/gTp9Trw5.

To learn more about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

12/08/2025

Lithium-ion batteries can be found in a variety of devices from mobile phones and e-cigarettes to tools, laptops, cars, and industrial battery backup and energy storage systems. However, when these batteries malfunction or become damaged or defective, they can ignite and be extremely difficult to extinguish. Damage can occur instantaneously or over time from physical damage, thermal variations, erroneous charging, or from control system failures.

EMSL’s Materials Science Division provides testing for lithium-ion battery fire residues. To view the analytes and methods EMSL performs, visit https://lnkd.in/eRM2gdj5.

For additional information about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

12/07/2025

New Video Highlights Crucial Steps to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning https://youtu.be/pIaEXDxm_hs

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a new factsheet: “Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Protect Your Family and Yourself.” This video h...

12/05/2025

With the year coming to a close, many environmental, industrial hygiene, safety, and home inspection professionals are making timely purchases to prepare for the new year while taking advantage of potential tax benefits. Year-end investments in equipment and supplies can help businesses save money, ensure readiness for upcoming projects, and, in many cases, reduce taxable income.

EMSL carries a wide selection of sampling supplies, monitoring instruments, inspection tools, and PPE.

To read more on how strategic EHS equipment purchases can reduce tax liabilities while preparing for 2026: https://lnkd.in/ezqdqNt2

To learn more about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

12/04/2025

Knowing the contents of a pet food product is a key component of the manufacturing process. Additionally, pet food and treats often have contamination concerns like mycotoxins, Salmonella, and other contaminants.

EMSL’s Food Division provides pet food nutritional analysis and animal/pet feed testing (EMSL Test Code F625). To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/guZqJSdX.

To learn more about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).