IAQ Testing Services

Everyone has at one time or another experienced sneezing, a runny nose, or itchy eyes after coming into contact with dust in their home, school, or work environment. Dust often contains aeroallergens, which are airborne substances, such as mold or pet dander that can trigger an allergic reaction in some people following inhalation or dermal contact. With some asthmatics, aeroallergens could trigger an asthma attack, or potentially worsen other respiratory diseases.

When dust becomes airborne, it can remain in the air for long periods of time and settle throughout an indoor space. Dust can contain a number of different substances, including numerous allergens. These may include allergens from dust mites, cockroaches, pollen, pets, rodents, mold, latex, and other sources.

“In some circumstances, indoor dust could also contain lead from deteriorating lead-based paints, asbestos fibers if asbestos was used in the property, and potentially other exposure concerns,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “

EMSL Analytical’s laboratories, we offer indoor environmental quality testing services, sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, and air monitoring instruments to identify a wide range of allergens, respiratory irritants, asthma triggers, and other indoor contaminants. If elevated levels are detected, steps can then be taken to mitigate or eliminate exposure.”

EMSL recently sponsored an educational video about dust allergens in the built environment that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/7eaWico46uw

To learn more about allergens and other indoor environmental quality (IEQ) testing resources, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com. To access IEQ test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com. 

 

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.