Microbiology Testing Services

Santa Clara, California, February 23, 2024

EMSL Analytical, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Santa Clara, California laboratory has received accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) Program for the lab’s mold testing services. This laboratory meets the requirements of the 2016 TNI Environmental Testing Laboratory Standard. This accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system. EMSL Santa Clara’s accreditation (Certificate Number 2845.50) has been approved for the following:

EMSL’s Santa Clara laboratory recently received their A2LA for Microbiology Certification #2845.50 and is now accredited to perform the following tests: 

• Fungal – Direct Examination (Bulk)

MICRO-SOP-200 – Standard Operating Procedure for the Microscopic Examination of Fungal Spores, Fungal Structures, Hyphae, Pollen, Insect Fragments, and Fibrous Material from Surface Samples.

• Fungal – Direct Examination (Surface)

MICRO-SOP-200 – Standard Operating Procedure for the Microscopic Examination of Fungal Spores, Fungal Structures, Hyphae, Pollen, Insect Fragments, and Fibrous Material from Surface Samples.

• Fungal – Direct Examination (Air)

MICRO-SOP-201 – Standard Operating Procedure for the Analysis of Airborne Fungal Spores, Hyphal Fragments, Pollen, Insect Fragments, Skin Fragments and Fibrous Particulate by Optical Microscopy of Spore Trap Samples

“We are very excited about the expansion of our microbiology testing services in California,” EMSL’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, Joseph Frasca, said.  “With an additional A2LA accredited laboratory in California, EMSL is able to offer analytical testing services to support investigations focused on laboratory testing of fungus and molds throughout the state.”

EMSL Santa Clara is located at 3501 Thomas Road, Suite 9, Santa Clara, CA 95054 and can be reached by calling 408-913-2714. To view the laboratories accreditation, visit https://www.emsl.com/Locations.aspx?LaboratoryID=80.

To learn more about microbiology testing services, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com.
 

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.