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Clearwater, FL 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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