Laboratory Services
Sun City Analytical, Inc. provides comprehensive laboratory services for the analysis of Asbestos, Mold, and various Air Quality parameters. Our certified personnel and diverse service offerings ensure the delivery of precise results in an efficient timeframe. Same-day and expedited sample analyses are available to address urgent needs.
asbestos
- Sun City Analytical, Inc. operates the only asbestos laboratory in El Paso accredited with the esteemed NVLAP 101870-0 certification (The National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program, part of The National Institute of Standards and Technology). Out of approximately 230 accredited laboratories across the United States, ours is the sole facility between Dallas and Phoenix holding this accreditation. To achieve NVLAP accreditation, auditors conduct thorough on-site evaluations and administer comprehensive examinations to laboratory personnel to ensure proficiency.
- To maintain this standard, our laboratory participates in the semiannual proficiency testing program, receiving four pre-loaded bulk samples from NVLAP 101870-0 for analysis. Results are submitted for evaluation and re-accreditation, ensuring continued compliance with NVLAP's rigorous requirements. In addition to NVLAP accreditation, Sun City Analytical, Inc. Laboratory holds asbestos laboratory licenses issued by the State of Texas and other regulatory agencies.
- All laboratory personnel undergo extensive training to attain certification for asbestos sample analysis, which requires attendance at either The McCrone Research Institute in Chicago, IL or MICA in San Francisco, CA. The Sun City Analytical, Inc. Laboratory utilizes the NIOSH 7400 Series A method for asbestos detection under polarized light microscopy (PLM).
- Asbestos Laboratory PLM & PCM
- Texas Department of State Health Services Lic. No. 30-0011 In-house Asbestos Laboratory Accreditation
- Method: EPA-600/M4-82 “Interim Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples.” EPA/600/R-93/116 “Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials” July 1993. Microscopists are graduates of McCrone Research Institute’s “Microscopical Identification of Asbestos,” Chicago, ILL or equivalent. National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Lab ID 101870-0. AIHA NO. 101524
- This statement does not represent an endorsement by NIST/NVLAP or any agency of the U.S. government.
mold
Our mold laboratory is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) and located in El Paso. Our mold analysis protocol fully adheres to TDLR standards, and we have more than 20 years of experience providing laboratory analysis and consulting services for mold-related concerns. SCAI's laboratory personnel have received extensive training in dust, pollen, and airborne microbial identification from the McCrone Research Institute in Chicago, IL. We conduct mold analyses using various media, including spore traps, tape lifts, swabs, and bulk samples, with turnaround times as short as four hours. Additionally, SCAI offers on-site mold clearance analysis.
Mold LaboratoryTexas Department of State Health Services Lic. No. LAB-0128
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Air Quality
Limited In-house Mold Laboratory Technician Certification
McCrone Research Institute: Certification For Indoor Air Quality Dust,
Spores, and Pollen Microscopy
How can we serve you?
The Sun City Analytical, Inc. Laboratory operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; however, we provide sample analysis services around the clock. Sample analyses are generally completed within three to five days, though expedited processing is available in as little as three hours. To submit samples for analysis, clients must complete a chain of custody form, which authorizes our laboratory to process the samples. This document serves as a legal transfer record between the client and the laboratory. A PDF version of the chain of custody form is accessible below, or hard copies may be obtained at our office located at 1409 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas 79902. The completed form, bearing an original signature, must accompany the submitted samples. Samples may be delivered in person or sent by mail.