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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) include a wide range of chemicals used in many products and materials today. These VOCs are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids, and many are known to have potential adverse health effects for anyone exposed to long-term or elevated levels of these compounds.? ? Common sources include paints, paint strippers/solvents, wood preservatives, aerosol sprays, cleaning supplies, disinfectants/pesticides, air fresheners, stored fuels and automotive products, hobby supplies, dry-cleaned clothing, building materials/furnishings, and glues/adhesives.? ? LA Testing provides VOC Testing to identify potential contaminants. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/eCQxYGMr.? ? For additional information about our testing services, laboratory locations, and products, visit our website at www.LATesting.com or call us at 800.303.0047.? ? #VOCs #Testing #VolatileOrganicCompounds #AirToxics #Chemicals?

November is recognized as National COPD Awareness Month. COPD refers to a group of diseases, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, which cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. LA Testing’s laboratories support National COPD Awareness Month and offer air and dust testing for many of the common IEQ pollutants, irritants, and allergens that can exacerbate COPD and other respiratory conditions. Read additional information about COPD by visiting https://lnkd.in/eVfDxrvC. Additionally, LA Testing carries the necessary sampling supplies and equipment. View our full catalog here: https://lnkd.in/eHEiDbMh. For additional information about our testing services, laboratory locations, and products, visit our website at www.LATesting.com or call us at 800.303.0047. #COPD #testing #emphysema #allergen #awareness #California

LA Testing's South Pasadena and Huntington Beach laboratories are both CDC ELITE laboratories for Legionella Testing. Legionella is a pathogen that spreads through bacteria in water vapor or mist. LA Testing offers sampling supplies and a comprehensive set of Legionella testing services including: ? Standard ISO Culture Test with 10-14 Day Turnaround ? Rapid Legiolert 7 Day Culture Test ? Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) Test - (identifies L. pneumophila, L. pneumophila serotype 1 and Legionella spp. in one qPCR test) ? Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) - (identifies Legionella strains for infection source tracking and outbreak investigation) To view more about Legionella Testing, visit https://lnkd.in/eX66sdtK.?? ? For additional information about our testing services, laboratory locations, and products, visit our website at www.LATesting.com or call us at 800.303.0047.? ? #Legionella #Testing #WaterTesting #Bacteria #WaterManagement?

Lead and metals found in drinking water often do not come from the water source, but from the breakdown of the pipes carrying the water from the source to the tap. Since lead and metals in drinking water cannot be detected through scent, sight, or taste, the only way to confirm its presence is through proper analysis. LA Testing has a certified testing laboratory that provides analysis to individuals, companies, and government agencies.?? ? To learn more about lead and metals in water testing with LA Testing, visit https://lnkd.in/eZH69-nq. ? ? For additional information about our testing services, laboratory locations, and products, visit our website at www.LATesting.com or call us at 800.303.0047. ? ? #Lead #Pb #Metals #DrinkingWater #WaterTesting #Testing #Water?

Crystalline silica is a mineral commonly found in sand, stone, rock, concrete, brick, block, or mortar. Workers can be easily exposed to silica dust through cutting, sawing, drilling, or crushing materials that contain crystalline silica. When silica dust enters the lungs, it causes the formation of scar tissue, which makes it difficult for the lungs to take in oxygen.? ? LA Testing’s Industrial Hygiene Division provides Silica Analysis for crystalline silica including alpha quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite, as well as amorphous silica. We also carry a full line of sampling supplies and equipment to assist with your next silica project.?? ? To learn more about Silica Testing with LA Testing visit https://lnkd.in/eihXw-td.?? ? For additional information about our testing services, laboratory locations, and products, visit our website at www.LATesting.com or call us at 800.303.0047.??? ? #IH #Silica #IndustrialHygiene #Laboratory #OccupationalHealth?

LA Testing’s laboratories are AIHA LAP, LLC EMLAP accredited for mold analysis. Services include; culturable air samples, direct examination via tape, bulk, swab, and water samples, spore traps via Air-O-Cell, BioAire, Micro5, Allergenco, Burkard, Biosis, MoldSnap, and Z5.?? ? To learn more about LA Testing’s Mold and Fungi testing, visit https://lnkd.in/gY7UvKsW. ?? ? For additional information about our testing services, laboratory locations, and products, visit our website at www.LATesting.com or call us at 800.303.0047.? ? #Mold #Fungi #Testing #Laboratory #California ? ?

LA Testing has multiple laboratories in California ready to assist with fire and smoke damage testing after a wildfire. We offer surface and air testing services to prove the presence of smoke residues and odors. ? ? To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/egeh-AXj. Some of our fire and smoke damage analysis includes soot, char, and ash testing (combustion by-products), nuisance dust testing, asbestos dust testing, metals scan testing, and chemical testing. ? ? For additional information about our testing services, laboratory locations, and products, visit our website at www.LATesting.com or call us at 800.303.0047.? ? #Wildfire #Smoke #Fire #Soot #AirTesting #Char #BlackCarbon?

It is a common misconception that asbestos is no longer a problem in the U.S. Many of the construction materials used in the U.S. are manufactured overseas, where the production laws and regulations are much more relaxed. When materials containing asbestos are damaged or broken down, asbestos releases tiny fibers in the air that are too small to see, feel, or taste.? LA Testing is an Industry Leader in Asbestos Testing.?To learn more about LA Testing’s Asbestos Division, visit https://lnkd.in/e2qKwSHM. For additional information about our testing services, laboratory locations, and products, visit our website at www.LATesting.com or call us at 800.303.0047. #Testing #Construction #Asbestos #Remodel #Renovation #PLM #PCM #TEM ?

Staphylococcus aureus is also referred to as Coagulase Positive Staphylococcus. Foods that are frequently incriminated in staphylococcal food poisoning include meat and meat products; poultry and egg products; salads such as egg, tuna, chicken, potato, and macaroni; bakery products such as cream-filled pastries, cream pies, and chocolate éclairs; sandwich fillings; and milk and dairy products. ? ? Staphylococci can exist in air, dust, sewage, water, milk, and food and on food equipment, environmental surfaces, humans, and animals. Humans and animals are the primary reservoirs. Although food handlers are usually the main source of food contamination in food poisoning outbreaks, equipment and environmental surfaces can also be sources of contamination with S. aureus. Human intoxication is caused by ingesting enterotoxins produced in food by some strains of S. aureus, usually because the food has not been kept hot enough (60°C, 140°F, or above) or cold enough (7.2°C, 45°F, or below).? ? To assist with identifying Staphylococcus aureus, LA Testing provides analysis of food and surface samples. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/ezS7renq.?? ? For additional information about our testing services, laboratory locations, and products, visit our website at www.LATesting.com or call us at 800.303.0047.? ? #Staphylococcus #Aureus #StaphylococcusAureus #Staph #Testing #FoodbornePathogen #HAIs ?

LA Testing would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day! All LA Testing laboratory locations will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of the holiday. All laboratories will resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 3rd.? ? This holiday is an important reminder to celebrate employees and their contributions to helping our company sustain our mission of being a leader in providing reliable results.?? ? For additional information about our testing services, laboratory locations, and products, visit our website at www.LATesting.com or call us at 800.303.0047.? ? #LaborDay #Holiday #Testing #Environment?