Multi-Element Analysis of Complex Matrices
Metals testing plays a critical role in assessing and mitigating contaminants in our environment. At Teklab, Inc., we routinely perform metals analysis across a wide range of matrices, including soil and various types of water such as wastewater, groundwater, stormwater, and drinking water. By leveraging advanced analytical techniques, we provide precise and reliable results to meet regulatory requirements and environmental safety standards.
Our laboratory utilizes Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), adhering to SW846 6010B and EPA 200.7, as well as Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), following SW846 6020A and EPA 200.8. These state-of-the-art methods enable the detection of both trace and high concentrations of metal contaminants, providing critical data for decision-making in environmental management.
Regulatory Compliance and Analytical Excellence
Metals in water supplies are regulated by strict guidelines to minimize environmental and human exposure to toxic substances such as arsenic, lead, mercury, and other hazardous metals. Analytical methods like EPA 200.7 and SW846 6010B are instrumental in maintaining compliance with these standards.
Widely recognized techniques, including ICP-MS and ICP-OES, are employed to quantify metals in diverse matrices with exceptional accuracy and sensitivity. For advanced applications, hyphenated methods such as LC-ICP-MS or GC-ICP-MS provide chromatographic resolution, essential for metal speciation analysis. These techniques allow for the identification of specific metal species, offering deeper insights into the bioavailability and toxicity of metals in environmental samples.
Why Choose Teklab, Inc.?
Teklab, Inc. is proud to be a NELAC Accredited Environmental Testing Laboratory, specializing in metals analysis across a broad spectrum of sample types. Our accreditation ensures that all testing is performed to the highest standards of quality and compliance. Whether your application requires regulatory testing or investigative research, our expertise ensures accurate and actionable results.
Below is a summary of the metals testing services we provide, along with the associated methods:
Metals Testing Services and Methods
- Soils and Solids
- Oils
- Shakes (ASTM D3987)
- Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP)
- Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP)
- Waters (Wastewater, Groundwater, Stormwater, and Drinking Water)
- Wipes
- Mercury Analysis
A Commitment to Excellence
At Teklab, Inc., we understand that regulatory requirements vary across industries and applications.That’s why we emphasize the importance of using a NELAP accredited laboratory—even when it is not explicitly required. Our accreditation demonstrates our commitment to delivering accurate, reliable, and legally defensible results for every project.
Contact us today to learn more about our metals testing capabilities, or to request an updated list of Method Detection Limits (MDLs) and Practical Quantitation Limits (PQLs) for your specific needs.
Soils and Solids by ICP / Soils and Solids by ICPMS
Oils by ICP / Oils by ICPMS
Shakes by ICP (ASTM D3987) / Shakes by ICPMS (ASTM D3987)
SPLP by ICP / SPLP by ICPMS
TCLP by ICP / TCLP by ICPMS
Waters by ICP / Waters by ICPMS
Wipes by ICP
High Level Mercury in Soils and Solids
High Level Mercury in Waters
Low Level Mercury in Water
Drinking Water by ICP / Drinking Water by ICPMS
Teklab recommends that you use a NELAP accredited Environmental Testing Laboratory whether your application requires it or not.
