Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Criterion Labs, Inc ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://www.criterionlabs.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Celebrating Criterion’s Next Generation of NIOSH-Trained Analysts](https://www.criterionlabs.com/celebrating-criterions-next-generation-of-niosh-trained-analysts/): MICA’s Peter Cooke shared 40 years of knowledge and experience with six members of our Industrial Hygiene team during a recent 582 course held at our facility. We’re proud of our staff for embracing this opportunity and completing the course with enthusiasm and excellence. Thank you, Peter, and congratulations to our team! - [Industrial Hygiene Services](https://www.criterionlabs.com/industrial-hygiene-services/): Criterion’s team of highly-trained Industrial Hygienists and Environmental Scientists includes Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) and certified Asbestos and Lead professionals who will work with you to maintain regulatory compliance and assist with your environmental needs. - [Laboratory Services](https://www.criterionlabs.com/laboratory-services/): Criterion’s ISO 17025-accredited Laboratory Services offer a wide range of analyses to provide you with industrial hygiene and environmental data you can rely on. - [Environmental Training](https://www.criterionlabs.com/environmental-training/): Criterion’s Training Program is licensed in multiple states to provide Environmental Training for Asbestos and Lead professionals for compliance according to state and federal regulations. - [Drinking Water Testing](https://www.criterionlabs.com/drinking-water-testing/): Criterion Laboratories is an Environmental Consulting firm that provides Environmental Testing Services, Environmental Laboratory Analyses, and Accredited Training. - [PFAS in Drinking Water](https://www.criterionlabs.com/pfas-in-drinking-water/): Criterion Laboratories is Accredited for Testing of PFAS in Drinking Water using Methods 533 and 537.1. Criterion offers PFAS Test Kits for affordable, at-home PFAS testing! - [Determine What Lead Class You Need](https://www.criterionlabs.com/what-lead-class-do-i-need/): The following information will help you determine which Lead course(s) you will need. A link that will take you to the training portion of our website is provided after each description.  If you do not see a particular course listed on our calendar, click here to let us know what you're looking for or call at (215) 244-1300. - [Fee Increase for PA Asbestos & Lead License Applications](https://www.criterionlabs.com/fee-increase-for-pa-asbestos-lead-license-applications/): Effective November 3, 2018, PA Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has increased license application fees for all types of Asbestos & Lead licenses.  Please click here for a copy of the new asbestos fee schedules.  To view the lead fee schedule, please click here. - [Real Estate Disclosure](https://www.criterionlabs.com/real-estate-disclosure-taken-from-the-epas-website/): Many homes and condominiums built before 1978 have lead-based paint. Paint that has chipped or is deteriorating, or on surfaces that rub together such as windows and doors, creates lead dust which can pose serious health hazards to occupants and visitors. Homebuyers and renters have important rights to know about whether lead is present -- before signing contracts or leases. - [EPA Takes Action to Protect Public from Harmful Lead Exposure](https://www.criterionlabs.com/epa-takes-action-to-protect-public-from-harmful-lead-exposure/): CONTACT:Carissa Cyrancyran.carissa@epa.gov202-564-4363202-564-4355 - [EPA Requires Property Management Company to Mitigate LBP Hazards](https://www.criterionlabs.com/epa-requires-property-management-company-to-mitigate-lbp-hazards/): PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A Rhode Island property management company has been ordered by the US EPA to pay a penalty of $21,857 and perform an additional project valued at $210,000 to settle allegations that it violated federal lead disclosure laws.This settlement requires involves the mitigation of lead-based paint hazards in more than 40 residential properties in and around Providence.The EPA asserted that the company violated the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act by failing to notify prospective tenants about potential lead-paint hazards in housing owned by the company. - [Lead RRP Update: Input on RRP for Public & Commercial Buildings](https://www.criterionlabs.com/lead-rrp-update-input-on-rrp-for-public-commercial-buildings/): Lead RRP Update: Input on RRP for Public & Commercial BuildingsEPA has published a notice of a public meeting that will be held June 26, 2013, on renovation, repair and painting activities in public and commercial buildings. A December 31, 2012 advance notice announced the meeting and opened a comment period to allow data and other information to be submitted by the public and interested stakeholders. This current notice provides additional details related to the public meeting, including a discussion guide summarizing data and information received, and reopens the comment period to the public and interested stakeholders. - [EPA extends public comment period on draft vapor intrusion guidance](https://www.criterionlabs.com/epa-extends-public-comment-period-on-draft-vapor-intrusion-guidance/): In a public comment dated April 30, 2013, USWAG stated that "the informal nature of the public notice provided, compounded by the extremely short window of time provided for public review of these lengthy and complex documents, will limit the efficacy of the public participation process." USWAG urged EPA to publish formal notice of the guidance documents in the Federal Register in order to "reach a broader audience than simply those individuals who have signed up for EPA's vapor intrusion listserv or who happen to visit EPA's vapor intrusion website – and to provide for a 60-day comment period beginning with the date of publication in the Federal Register." USWAG emphasized the importance of public participation in light of the fact that the guidance documents "appear more like a rule, likely to be applied in a prescriptive manner by EPA (and, potentially, state agencies)" potentially in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, which forbids agencies from substituting guidance documents for regulations in order to avoid the formal rulemaking process. USWAG further noted that OMB had warned that "absent adequate public participation, guidance documents may suffer from ill-conceived design and/or lead to improper implementation." Despite these comments, EPA has not announced any intention to publish notice of the public comment period in the Federal Register or to promulgate vapor intrusion regulations. - [EPA Releases Revised Vapor Intrusion Guidance for Public Comment](https://www.criterionlabs.com/epa-releases-revised-vapor-intrusion-guidance-for-public-comment/): On April 16, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) took a significant step towards finalizing its long-pending guidance on the evaluation and response to vapor intrusion from contaminated soil and groundwater, releasing an updated draft of the guidance for public comment. The guidance, which EPA first released in draft form in 2002, is anticipated to have significant impacts for the owners, operators, and potential purchasers of sites contaminated by solvents, petroleum, and other volatile organic compounds (“VOCs”), as well as any parties responsible for such contamination. - [Mold – Hurricane Sandy](https://www.criterionlabs.com/mold-hurricane-sandy/): STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Despite attempts to tackle the pervasive problem of mold in homes soaked by Hurricane Sandy, some advocates say certain residents are falling through the cracks. - [EPA’s New Lead Paint Removal Rule Stirs Remodelers’ Ire](https://www.criterionlabs.com/epas-new-lead-paint-removal-rule-stirs-remodelers-ire/): Remodeling contractors want the Environmental Protection Agency to call a time out on its Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (LRRP). - [The EPA Announces Penalties for LRRP Violations](https://www.criterionlabs.com/the-epa-announces-penalties-for-lrrp-violations/): WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency announced penalties against 17 companies for violating the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule (LRRP). - [The $500,000 Housecleaning](https://www.criterionlabs.com/the-500000-housecleaning/): When a Virginia couple discovered that their townhouse was infested with mold, it was the start of an arduous, expensive multiyear cleanup - [14-Year-Old McDonald’s Hamburger Shows No Sign of Rotting or Mold](https://www.criterionlabs.com/14-year-old-mcdonalds-hamburger-shows-no-sign-of-rotting-or-mold/): An American man claims to have a 14-year old McDonald's Hamburger that shows no signs of rotting or mold except for the pickle, which has decomposed, reports Business Insider. - [Parents find lead in daughter’s lip gloss, warn others](https://www.criterionlabs.com/parents-find-lead-in-daughters-lip-gloss-warn-others/): CEDAR FALLS - [Consumer study finds lead in baby food](https://www.criterionlabs.com/consumer-study-finds-lead-in-baby-food/): Baby food and packaged fruit contain lead levels that warrant a toxic warning label, an investigation by the Oakland-based Environmental Law Foundation found. - [Lead Poisoning Toll is 1 in 38 Young Kids](https://www.criterionlabs.com/lead-poisoning-toll-is-1-in-38-young-kids/): An estimated 535,000 young children in the United States have harmful levels of lead in their bodies, putting them at risk of lost intelligence, attention disorders and other life-long health problems, according to a new estimate released Thursday by federal health officials. - [New Silica Regulations? Congressional Leaders Urge Action](https://www.criterionlabs.com/new-silica-regulations-congressional-leaders-urge-action/): A Feb. 27 letter from four Congressional Committee leaders requests action from the White House on OSHA’s proposal to update its crystalline silica exposure standard. The silica standard has been delayed at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for over two years; it was originally sent to OIRA on Feb. 14, 2011, for what should have been a 90- to 120-day review. Senators Tom Harkin and Patty Murray and Representatives George Miller and Joe Courtney, who are leaders of Congressional Committees with jurisdiction over worker safety and health, reiterate their concerns about the dangers of silica exposures from a letter they sent in July 2011: - [Questions Emerge About the Mold That Hurricane Sandy Left Behind](https://www.criterionlabs.com/questions-emerge-about-the-mold-that-hurricane-sandy-left-behind/): At a mayoral debate in January, candidates vied to outdo one another in their dire warnings of a growing threat to public health that they said was hurting families all over New York City. Soon afterward, public and private groups pledged that millions of dollars would be spent to fight the scourge. And last month, Congressional representatives from New York called upon the federal government to help resolve what they called “this emerging crisis.” - [Is My Building Too New to Contain Asbestos?](https://www.criterionlabs.com/is-my-building-too-new-to-contain-asbestos/): The health effects of asbestos exposure have been known for over 2000 years. The ancient Greeks and Romans noted them in their texts. Asbestos is a KNOWN carcinogen. Asbestos exposure can take up to 40 years to manifest in diagnosis of asbestos related disease. Once diagnosed - asbestos related disease is 100% FATAL. It is for these reasons that the federal regulations were put in place, and it is for these reasons that the fines and/or jail time for ignoring the regulations are SEVERE. - [EPA fines six Arizona school districts for asbestos violations](https://www.criterionlabs.com/epa-fines-six-arizona-school-districts-for-asbestos-violations/): Release Date: 02/19/2013 - [Study Suggest Link between Lead and Violent Crime](https://www.criterionlabs.com/study-suggest-link-between-lead-and-violent-crime/): By: Nathan Lamb - [Panel of scientists backs EPA on Libby Asbestos Risks](https://www.criterionlabs.com/panel-of-scientists-backs-epa-on-libby-asbestos-risks/): Federal officials anticipate finishing by late 2014 a risk study to guide the cleanup of an asbestos-contaminated Montana mining town, after a panel of scientists backed draft results that say even a minuscule amount of the substance can lead to lung problems. - [Landlord Requirements for Philadelphia Lead Law](https://www.criterionlabs.com/landlord-requirements-for-philadelphia-lead-law/): Does the law apply to me? - [Agencies have no standards for mold exposure](https://www.criterionlabs.com/agencies-have-no-standards-for-mold-exposure/): Superstorm Sandy left a wake of destruction when it swept through the East Coast late last year, causing widespread flooding, power outages and wind damage. - [Hotel Hygiene Severely Lacking – Women at Risk](https://www.criterionlabs.com/hotel-hygiene-severely-lacking-women-at-risk/): New research reveals that one in five women fall ill while staying in a hotel. And this is said to be partly due to deficiencies in cleaning regimes. - [Fraud Guilty Plea for ‘Mr. Mold’](https://www.criterionlabs.com/fraud-guilty-plea-for-mr-mold/): The owner of a home-inspection business has admitted in court that he conducted several site reviews without proper training or certification in looking for lead-based paint. - [Philadelphia Adopts Lead Paint Investigation and Remediation Requirements Effective December 21, 2012](https://www.criterionlabs.com/philadelphia-adopts-lead-paint-investigation-and-remediation-requirements-effective-december-21-2012/): On December 21, 2011, Mayor Nutter signed into law new requirements for renters of certain residential housing to inspect for and remediate harmful lead paint conditions. At covered properties, these costs would range from at least $500 for an inspection to perhaps tens of thousands of dollars for remediation. The bill additionally provides significant penalties for noncompliance. The Bill contains the following essential elements: - [Is There Lead in Your House?](https://www.criterionlabs.com/is-there-lead-in-your-house/): The neurotoxic element may be lurking in your pipes, window frames—even garden plants. What to look out for, especially if you have kids crawling around. - [United Nations Global Mercury Treaty](https://www.criterionlabs.com/united-nations-global-mercury-treaty/): The fifth and final session of the International Negotiating Committee to prepare a global legally binding instrument on mercury (INC5) is taking place January 13-18 in Geneva, Switzerland. Established in 2009 by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and ministers of the environment from over 140 countries, the committee has the goal of developing an international treaty to curb mercury emissions and discharges in order to reduce this threat to human health and the environment. The committee plans to have all negotiations completed prior to the 27th session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum taking place this February in Kenya, and to ratify the treaty later this year in Japan. - [Found in Common Household Products](https://www.criterionlabs.com/found-in-common-household-products/): On January 4, EPA released draft risk assessments, for particular uses, on five chemicals found in common household products for public comment. The agency addressed the following chemicals: - [Fall 2012 Regulatory Agenda Released](https://www.criterionlabs.com/fall-2012-regulatory-agenda-released/): On December 24, the federal government finally released its fall 2012 semiannual regulatory agenda, the first official statement of the government’s rulemaking priorities in a year. Required by law to be published every six months, the agenda states expectations of when key elements of the rulemaking process are expected to be completed. - [Philadelphia’s new Lead Paint Disclosure and Certification Rule (Chapter 6-800)](https://www.criterionlabs.com/philadelphias-new-lead-paint-disclosure-and-certification-rule-chapter-6-800/): City of Philadelphia Bill No. 100011-A, an ordinance, was passed on December 15, 2011 and signed by the Mayor on December 21, 2011. - [Sandy Volunteers facing same risks as 9/11](https://www.criterionlabs.com/sandy-volunteers-facing-same-risks-as-911/): Volunteers and workers cleaning up the devastated regions flooded by Hurricane Sandy are facing dangerous mold and asbestos contamination, which could cause illness and litigation if they do not properly protect themselves. - [Mold Removal Scam Alert](https://www.criterionlabs.com/mold-removal-scam-alert/): MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Madison County deputies arrest a man, accused of taking more than $12,000 from a woman. - [Hurricane Sandy’s sad legacy in Far Rockaway: destruction remains and toxic mold is spreading](https://www.criterionlabs.com/hurricane-sandys-sad-legacy-in-far-rockaway-destruction-remains-and-toxic-mold-is-spreading/): Religious leaders and elected officials in the Rockaways want the city to add mold remediation to the Rapid Repairs program dispatched to help homeowners recover from the ravages of Sandy - [Top 5 Ways to Reduce Toxins in Homes](https://www.criterionlabs.com/top-5-ways-to-reduce-toxins-in-homes/): Canadian health and environmental experts have issued a list today of the best ways to reduce five common sources of toxins associated with child health risks. - [City of Philadelphia Bill No. 100011-A – Lead Paint Disclosure & Certification](https://www.criterionlabs.com/city-of-philadelphia-bill-no-100011-a-lead-paint-disclosure-certification/): In December 2011 the City of Philadelphia passed legislation amending Chapter 6-800 of the Philadelphia Code, titled “Lead Paint Disclosure,” to require landlords of certain housing units to not only disclose the potential presence of Lead-Based Paint (LBP) but to also provide certification that the housing unit is either lead-free or lead-safe. This requirement will become effective on December 21, 2012. - [Mold Exposure at Home Could Increase Risk for Sarcoidosis](https://www.criterionlabs.com/mold-exposure-at-home-could-increase-risk-for-sarcoidosis/): Researchers from Sweden and Slovenia tested 62 nonsmoking patients with sarcoidosis, 34 of whom had extrapulmonary manifestations (EPM). Patients were tested for β-glucan, an immune-modulating agent found in fungi, and accompanying inflammatory biomarkers, including interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, and IL-12. Serum samples were also obtained from 18 control subjects with no pulmonary disease or respiratory symptoms. - [Beware the Sandy Cough](https://www.criterionlabs.com/beware-the-sandy-cough/): Storm victims and clean-up workers plagued by mold as local hospital sees rise in lung infections. - [OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Final Rule](https://www.criterionlabs.com/osha-hazard-communication-standard-final-rule/): New changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard are bringing the United States into alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), further improving safety and health protections for America's workers. Building on the success of OSHA's current Hazard Communication Standard, the GHS is expected to prevent injuries and illnesses, save lives and improve trade conditions for chemical manufacturers. The Hazard Communication Standard in 1983 gave the workers the ‘right to know,' but the new Globally Harmonized System gives workers the ‘right to understand.' - [IARC: Diesel Engine Exhaust Carcinogenic](https://www.criterionlabs.com/iarc-diesel-engine-exhaust-carcinogenic/): Lyon, France, June 12, 2012 - After a week-long meeting of international experts, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization (WHO), today classified diesel engine exhaust as carcinogenic to humans, based on sufficient evidence that exposure is associated with an increased risk for lung cancer. - [What Criterion Can Do To Reduce One’s Chances](https://www.criterionlabs.com/what-criterion-can-do-to-reduce-ones-chances/): Criterion can perform a fungal survey of a facility for amplificaation sites relative to Aspergillus on/or other fungi. Criterion can also produce plans for the control of fungal (growth, measure specific types and amounts of fungi and make recommendations for remediation. 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Our expert-led courses ensure you meet multi-state licensing requirements with the highest standards of safety and compliance. Equip yourself with the necessary skills and certifications through our trusted and thorough training services. Free Consultation Laboratory Services List Call today for a free consultation: (215) 244-1300 Drinking Water Test Kit Concerned about the quality of your drinking water? Criterion offers multiple test kits to suit your needs. We'll even ship to your door! You'll receive a detailed report including results for Bacteria, Metals, Nitrates, Chloride, and more! Learn More Testing for Public Water Supplier Compliance PFAS (aka forever chemicals) refers to a group of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) that contaminate drinking water at trace levels. Criterion performs accredited PFAS testing for DoD, EPA, water utilities, and residents/homeowners. 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This includes on site pH and chlorine analysis, lab testing for bacteria and other analytes, electronic reports, and prompt reporting of non‑compliant results. - [Lead RRP](https://www.criterionlabs.com/lead-rrp/): 215 244-1300UCMR5@CriterionLabs.com - [UCMR 5 Testing](https://www.criterionlabs.com/ucmr-5-testing/): 215 244-1300UCMR5@CriterionLabs.com - [Sr. Bookkeeper](https://www.criterionlabs.com/careers/sr-bookkeeper/): CAREERS - [Industrial Hygienist – Level I](https://www.criterionlabs.com/careers/industrial-hygienist-level-i/): CAREERS - [HR & Office Administrator](https://www.criterionlabs.com/careers/hr-office-administrator/): CAREERS - [Real Estate Disclosure](https://www.criterionlabs.com/real-estate-disclosure/): Federal law requires that before being obligated under a contract to buy housing built prior to 1978, buyers must receive the following from the homeseller: - [Training Courses](https://www.criterionlabs.com/training-courses/) - [Reopening facilities face the real risk of-legionnaires disease](https://www.criterionlabs.com/reopening-facilities-face-the-real-risk-of-legionnaires-disease/): Legionella, the bacteria causing Legionnaires' disease, is flourishing within the stagnant water systems of under-utilized facilities. 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Our Microbiology Lab tests the cleanliness of your air, surfaces and water. Call (215) 244-1300 Contact us Search for Microbiology Field Services Explore our Training Courses Specialty Certifications CDC Elite View Certification Mold-AIHA-LAP, LLC EMLAP ID 100424 View Certification PADEP Lab ID 09-01225 View Certification Criterion’s microbiology lab performs microbiology tests. Call our microbiology laboratory for more information: (215) 244-1300 Our microbiology lab is ELITE certified by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) for the analysis of Legionella bacteria. We can quantitatively determine 16 serotypes for Legionella pneumophila and many other species of Legionella. Criterion’s Field Service technicians will collect the appropriate samples or we can provide sampling supplies and guidance to collect your own samples. Click to see our Mold Inspection Services.Criterion’s microbiology laboratories develop water management plans to ASHRAE, CDC and Veterans Administration Standards. We assist with plans and regular updates.Our microbiology lab offers microbiology tests for airborne, waterborne or surface samples: Air and Surface sample analysis for Fungi (Mold) including identification to species levels for Aspergillus, Stachybotrys and many others Surface, Air & Water sample analysis for Ecoli, total coliform Surface, Air & Water sample analysis for Bacterial – gram positive, negative heterotrophic plate counts Air and Surface sampling for endotoxins Air and Surface sampling for Allergens Air sampling for Bioaerosols Criterion’s microbiology laboratories can assist in USP <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations. We can perform Air Quality Testing of the direct compounding area to minimize surface contamination and maintain the appropriate ISO Class air quality. Continuous pressure differential monitoring Develop appropriate environmental sampling plan and/or perform the environmental sampling plan. Impact samplers are used with growth medium appropriate for bacteria and fungi If you perform your own sampling, Criterion’s microbiology laboratory can provide you with the sampling equipment and media.Visit the EPA’s website on Mold & Microbiology for more information about microbiology tests. - [Environmental](https://www.criterionlabs.com/services/environmental/): LABORATORY SERVICES - [Lead Laboratory](https://www.criterionlabs.com/services/lead-laboratory/): LABORATORY SERVICES LeadLaboratory Whether your concern is lead in paint, air, dust, soil and/or water, Criterion can accurately determine the lead content, as well as advise on regulatory concerns. Call (215) 244-1300 Contact us Search for Lead Field Services Explore our Lead Training Courses Specialty Certifications AIHA-LAP, LLC ELLAP ID 100424 View Certification PADEP Lab ID 09-01225 View Certification Lead Laboratory Criterion’s Lead laboratory specializes in the analysis of Lead-Based Paint, Lead in Air, Dust, Soil, and Water. We routinely analyze:Lead Dust Wipes. Criterion is accredited for Lead Dust Wipe analysis, commonly collected with Ghost Wipes and placed in a 50 mL centrifuge tube.Lead in Drinking Water. Criterion is accredited for the analysis of Lead in Drinking Water, along with the other Primary Pollutant metals.Lead in Air. Criterion performs samples collection and analysis of Lead in Air.Lead in Soil. Criterion is accredited to analyze soil for its Lead content. Please Call Criterion for more information: (215) 244-1300.You can find Criterion’s Chains of Custody and other Laboratory Documents here. Lead Field Services See our Lead Field Services Page or call us at (215) 244-1300 for more information. AIHA-LAP, Accredited for Lead Analysis Criterion Labs is accredited by the AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs (AIHA-LAP, LLC) for Lead analysis under the Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELLAP). - [Asbestos Testing Lab](https://www.criterionlabs.com/services/asbestos-testing-lab/): LABORATORY SERVICES AsbestosTesting Lab Criterion Labs performs Asbestos analysis in Air, Water, Soil, and Bulk Building Materials. Call (215) 244-1300 Contact us Search for Asbestos Training Courses Explore our Asbestos Field Services Specialty Certifications AIHA-LAP, LLC IHLAP ID 100424 View Certification NVLAP Lab ID 102046-0 View Certification Asbestos Criterion’s lab is accredited for Asbestos analysis in Air, Water, and Bulk Building Materials. Our lab specializes in PLM analysis for Asbestos using EPA Method 600 R 93 116 (600/R-93/116) and PCM analysis for Airborne Fiber Counting using NIOSH Method 7400.Homeowners: Are you concerned about asbestos in your home? Criterion’s EPA-certified asbestos inspectors can come to your residence and collect samples of any suspected material to be tested by our laboratory. You can also collect samples yourself and either mail them in or drop them off at Criterion Labs, located just outside of Philadelphia.For more information about inspections and sample collection, see our Asbestos Field Services.Criterion’s asbestos testing lab provides the following analyses: PLM (Polarized Light Microscopy) EPA 600/R-93/116 EPA Point Count (400 & 1000 Points) PLM Gravimetric Analysis US EPA 600/R-93/116 PLM Vermiculite PLM Sediment Analysis – EPA Superfund Site Asbestos by XRD- EPA 600 Friable & Non-friable Bulk Qualitative Asbestos by XRD- EPA 600 Friable & Non-friable Bulk Quantitative EPA 600/R-04/004 – Weight % Asbestos in Vermiculite PCM (Phase Contrast Microscopy) AIR – NIOSH 7400 A&B Counting Rules TEM – Asbestos AIR- AHERA TEM – Asbestos AIR- EPA Level 2 & Level 2 Modified TEM – Asbestos AIR- NIOSH 7402 (TEM) TEM – Asbestos BULK- ASTM, Surface Dust TEM – Asbestos BULK- TEM Bulk, Semi-Quantitative Bulk Building Material For more information, visit the EPA’s website on Asbestos.Interested in knowing which common building materials may contain asbestos? 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Analysis Legionella Water Testing | Sample Collection & Laboratory Call (215) 244-1300 Contact us Learn More About Our Legionella Field Services Reopening Facilities Face Increased Risk of Legionnaire's Outbreak Specialty Certifications CDC Elite View Certification Mold-AIHA-LAP, LLC EMLAP ID 100424 View Certification Legionella and Legionellosis Legionella bacteria can lead to legionellosis and is commonly found in water, including potable drinking water systems where the bacteria can multiply. Aerosolized legionella that is inhaled can lead to serious infections and pneumonia. Regular testing for Legionella can prevent outbreaks of legionellosis, including deadly Legionnaire’s Disease (LD). In fact, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) claims that 90% of LD outbreaks could be prevented with an improved water management plan. That’s where Criterion Labs can help! Legionella Laboratory Services Criterion Labs is a leading provider of Legionella water testing and our Laboratory is part of the CDC ELITE Program. We can quantify 16 serotypes for Legionella pneumophila and many other species of Legionella. Criterion’s laboratory is accredited, fast and responsive and can provide the necessary sampling equipment needed for testing. qPCR Legionella Testing Criterion offers qPCR Legionella testing and Legionnaire testing with fast results, getting results to you in as little as 24 hours. Traditional Legionella Analysis Criterion offers traditional Legionella analysis using plate cultures. Our lab participates in the CDC ELITE Program for the analysis of Legionella bacteria in drinking water. Click this link to see the CDC ELITE Member List. Legionella bacteria causes infections that vary in severity from mild illnesses to potentially-fatal Legionnaires’ disease. Information about Legionella bacteria, Legionnaire’s, and Legionellosis is provided by the World Health Organization (WHO). Click here to view the WHO Fact Sheet. Legionella Environmental Assessment and Sampling Plan Criterion offers qPCR Legionella testing and Legionnaire testing with fast results, getting results to you in as little as 24 hours. Call Criterion for information about an environmental assessment to identify areas with increased risk of Legionella growth and spread. Criterion can also develop a CDC Sampling Procedure and sampling plan that fits your entire building water system. Visit the CDC’s web page for more information about Legionella testing. - [Drinking Water Testing](https://www.criterionlabs.com/services/drinking-water-testing/): Applicable to Residential Customers (Non-Compliance Sample Reporting) - [Environmental Lab Testing-Old](https://www.criterionlabs.com/services/environmental-lab-testing-old/): Environmental Lab Testing Criterion's Environmental Field Services provide Testing and Inspections of Asbestos, Lead, Legionella, Mold, and more! CONTACT US Laboratory Services List Call today for a free consultation: (215) 244-1300 Criterion is an Environmental Testing Firm near Philadelphia with licensed Environmental Consultants. We offer environmental testing related to Asbestos, Lead Paint, Environmental Site Assessments, Air Monitoring, Mold Inspections, Legionella Testing, and more! Criterion guarantees fast results and customer satisfaction. Our experts are responsive and our reporting is clear and concise. Call for a Free Consultation: (215) 244-1300. For Emergency Service, Call us 24/7: (215) 882-2907 Legionella Testing Criterion’s lab has CDC documentation of proficiency from the Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation Program for the analysis of Legionella bacteria Learn More Coronavirus Air and Surface Sampling Criterion is committed to keeping up with the latest information on the SARS CoV-2 in order to provide our clients the expertise and confidence to minimize infection risks. Learn More Asbestos Services Asbestos Testing Services include Abatement Air Monitoring, Facility & Building Inspections for AHERA, Demolition and Renovation Permits & Real-Estate Transactions. Learn More AsbestosTesting Asbestos Testing Services include Abatement Air Monitoring, Facility & Building Inspections for AHERA, Demolition and Renovation Permits & Real-Estate Transactions. 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Our Lead Inspectors and Lead Risk Assessors will help you meet compliance with lead inspection regulations! Learn More Mold Inspection and Testing Mold problems are water or moisture problems. Criterion’s Field Services Staff can solve your mold problems with common sense, air and surface sampling, mitigation (clean-up) advice and awareness training designed to solve your problem. Learn More Indoor Air Quality The quality of indoor air inside offices, schools and other workplaces is important not only for workers’ comfort, but also for their health. Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) has been tied to symptoms like headaches, fatigue, trouble concentrating and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Learn More Industrial Hygiene Criterion’s CIH’s can assist you with everything from recognition through evaluation and control. We have assisted clients in working safely with everything from aflotoxins to zinc. 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Analytes 11-chloroelcosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS) 1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2FTS) 1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2FTS) 1H,1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2FTS) 4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA) 9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS) hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA)(GenX) nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA) perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA) perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA) perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA) perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA) perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS) perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA) perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS) perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA) Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Standard Drinking Water](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/standard-drinking-water-test-kit/): For an initial water scan to check for common problem contaminants. Profile of Common Contaminants Analytes Description Lead (Pb) Identifies lead in water using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Copper (Cu) Identifies Copper in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Coliform/E. coli Determines the presence or absence of coliform and E. coli in water via Colilert using EPA Method SM9223B. Anions Identifies inorganic ions in water using EPA Method 300.0. Turbidity Indicates the level of particles or sediments floating in water (dirt, sand, algae, or other tiny materials). pH Measures the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of your water. Hardness Measures the amount of dissolved minerals in your water (mostly calcium and magnesium) Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Advanced Drinking Water](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/advanced-drinking-water-test-kit/): A comprehensive overview of your water Comprehensive Profile of Contaminants Analytes Description Lead (Pb) Identifies lead in water using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Copper (Cu) Identifies Copper in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Silver (Ag) Identifies Silver in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Arsenic (As) Identifies Arsenic in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Beryllium (Be) Identifies Beryllium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Barium (Ba) Identifies Barium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Cadmium (Cd) Identifies Cadmium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Chromium (Cr) Identifies Chromium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Manganese (Mn) Identifies Manganese in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Selenium (Se) Identifies Selenium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Iron (Fe) Identifies Iron in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Coliform/E. coli Determines the presence or absence of coliform and E. coli in water via Colilert using EPA Method SM9223B. Anions Identifies inorganic ions in water using EPA Method 300.0. Turbidity Indicates the level of particles or sediments floating in water (dirt, sand, algae, or other tiny materials). pH Measures the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of your water. Hardness Measures the amount of dissolved minerals in your water (mostly calcium and magnesium) VOCs Quantifies all regulated VOCs in water using EPA Method 524.4 Pesticides Detects certain pesticides in water using EPA Method 505 Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Well Water](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/well-water/): A comprehensive package designed for customers who are on well water. Contaminant Profile for Well Water Analytes Description Lead (Pb) Identifies lead in water using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Copper (Cu) Identifies Copper in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Iron (Fe) Identifies iron in water using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Arsenic (As) Identifies arsenic in water using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals Coliform/E. coli Determines the presence or absence of coliform and E. coli in water via Colilert using EPA Method SM9223B. Anions (Nitrate, Nitrite, Chloride) Identifies inorganic ions in water using EPA Method 300.0. Free and Total Chlorine Measures free and total chlorine using a colorimeter. pH Measures the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of your water. Hardness Measures the amount of dissolved minerals in your water (mostly calcium and magnesium) Total Dissolved Solids Measures total dissolved solids using a TDS probe. Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Municipal Water](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/municipal-water/): A comprehensive package for customers who are on municipal (public) water systems. Contaminant Profile for Municipal Water Analytes Description Lead (Pb) Identifies lead in water using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Copper (Cu) Identifies Copper in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Iron (Fe) Identifies iron in water using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Coliform/E. coli Determines the presence or absence of coliform and E. coli in water via Colilert using EPA Method SM9223B. Anions Identifies inorganic ions in water using EPA Method 300.0. Free and Total Chlorine Measures free and total chlorine using a colorimeter. pH Measures the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of your water. Total Dissolved Solids Measures total dissolved solids using a TDS probe. Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Microbiology](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/microbiology/): A comprehensive scan of potential organisms in your water. Comprehensive Microbiological Profile Analytes Description Legionella Detects the presence of Legionella bacteria in water using ISO 11731 to identify and quantify Legionella species. Coliform/E. Coli Detects total coliform and E. coli in water using EPA Standard Methods 9222B and 9222G via membrane filtration. HPC Determines the concentration of heterotrophic bacteria in water using EPA Standard Method 9215B. Endotoxins Measures the presence of bacterial endotoxins in water using an LAL (Limulus Amebocyte Lysate) reagent kit. Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Metals & Minerals](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/metals-minerals/): Scan of your water for potential problem metal and minerals. Comprehensive Metal and Mineral Profile Analytes Description Lead (Pb) Identifies lead in water using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Copper (Cu) Identifies Copper in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Silver (Ag) Identifies Silver in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Arsenic (As) Identifies Arsenic in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Beryllium (Be) Identifies Beryllium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Barium (Ba) Identifies Barium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Cadmium (Cd) Identifies Cadmium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Chromium (Cr) Identifies Chromium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Manganese (Mn) Identifies Manganese in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Selenium (Se) Identifies Selenium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Iron (Fe) Identifies Iron in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Anions (Full Panel) Identifies inorganic ions in water using EPA Method 300.0. Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Coliform & E. Coli](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/coliform-e-coli/): Scan for the most common form of bacterial contamination in water. Profile of Common Bacterial Contamination Analytes Description Coliform/E. Coli Determines the presence or absence of coliform and E. coli in water via Colilert using EPA Method SM9223B. Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC)](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/heterotrophic-plate-count-hpc/): Estimates the number of live carbon-consuming bacteria, mold and yeast in your water. Profile of Carbon-Consuming Bacteria, Mold and Yeast Analytes Description HPC Determines the concentration of heterotrophic bacteria in water using EPA Standard Method 9215B. Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Legionella](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/legionella/): Check for this dangerous organism in your water. Test for Legionella Bacteria Analytes Description Legionella Detects the presence of Legionella bacteria in water using ISO 11731 to identify and quantify Legionella species. Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Metals](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/metals/): Scan of your water for potential metal contaminants. Comprehensive Profile for Metals Analytes Description Lead (Pb) Identifies lead in water using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Copper (Cu) Identifies Copper in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Silver (Ag) Identifies Silver in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Arsenic (As) Identifies Arsenic in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Beryllium (Be) Identifies Beryllium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Barium (Ba) Identifies Barium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Cadmium (Cd) Identifies Cadmium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Chromium (Cr) Identifies Chromium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Manganese (Mn) Identifies Manganese in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Selenium (Se) Identifies Selenium in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Iron (Fe) Identifies Iron in Water Using EPA Method 200.5 for trace metals. Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/volatile-organic-compounds-voc/): Scan for potential Volatile Organic Compounds in your water. Profile for VOC Contaminants Test Description VOCs Quantifies all regulated VOCs in water using EPA Method 524.4 Analytes Vinyl Chloride 1,1-Dichloroethylene Methylene Chloride Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene Cis-1,2-dichloroethylene Carbon tetrachloride Carbon tetrachloride Benzene 1,2- Dichloroethane Trichloroethylene 1,2-Dichloropropane Toluene Tetrachloroethylene 1,1,2-trichloroethane Chlorobenzene Ethylbenzene Total Xylenes Styrene 1,4-Dichlorobenzene 1,2-Dichlorobenzene 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene Chloroform Bromodichloromethane Dibromochloromethane Bromoform Total THMs Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Pesticides](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/pesticides/): Scan for potential pesticides in your water. Profile for Pesticide Contamination Test Description Pesticides Detects certain pesticides in water using EPA Method 505 Analytes HCCPD HCB Lindane Methoxychlor Heptachlor Aldrin Heptachlor Epoxide Dieldrin Endrin Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Disinfection Byproducts (DBP)](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/disinfection-byproducts-dbp/): Check for chlorine residual compounds resulting from well chlorination or municipal water. Profile for Chlorine Residual Compounds Analytes Description Coliform/E. coli Determines the presence or absence of coliform and E. coli in water via Colilert using EPA Method SM9223B. Total Trihalomethanes (THMs) Identifies and quantifies total THMs in water using EPA Method 524.4. Haloacetic Acids (HAAs) & Dalapon Detects and quantifies haloacetic acids and dalapon in water using EPA Method 552.3. Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Water Chemistry](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/water-chemistry/): A cheap, effective way to analyze the performance of your water softener, neutralizer and/or Reverse Osmosis System. Profile to Assess Performance of Water Treatment Analytes Description pH Measures the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of your water. Hardness Measures the amount of dissolved minerals in your water (mostly calcium and magnesium) Total Dissolved Solids Measures total dissolved solids using a TDS probe. Free and Total Chlorine Measures free and total chlorine using a colorimeter. Turbidity Indicates the level of particles or sediments floating in water (dirt, sand, algae, or other tiny materials). Alkalinity Measures the alkalinity of water using a Hach test kit. Conductivity Measures the ability of water to conduct electrical current using a conductivity probe. Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations. - [Minerals & Anions](https://www.criterionlabs.com/product/minerals-anions/): Testing for the presence of negatively charged water contaminants. Profile of Anion and Mineral Contamination Analytes Description Nitrates, Nitrites, Chloride, Fluoride, Bromide and Sulfate Detects various inorganic ions in water using EPA Method 300.0. Please review our Certifications page for information on current accreditations.