Roster of Services

Air Quality Sciences (AQS) offers an extensive array of chemical and microbial laboratory services. Click on linked AQS protocol numbers below to view a comprehensive description.

Our key laboratory services are:

See below for a more full list of our service offerings.

Chemical Laboratory Fee Schedule - Effective Jan 1, 2010

AIR SAMPLES

 
Protocol # Analysis DESCRIPTION TAT* PRICE
LS2000 VOC TVOC & ID & Quantification of All IVOCs 5 $500
LS2001 VOC TVOC & ID & Quantification of Top 20 IVOCs  5 $400
LS2002 VOC TVOC Only  5 $250
LS2003 VOC Single IVOC Only  5 Call for Pricing
LS2004 VOC VOC Field Blank 5 $200
LS2005 VOC Passive VOC Monitor 5 $500
LS2006 VOC-Amines TMA-Trimethylamine Only 6 $300
LS2007 VOC-Amines General Amine Scan 5 $300
LS2008 VOC-Amines TMA or General Amine Field Blank 6 $200
LS2009 Phthalates Phthalate Target List 5 $500
LS2010 Phthalates Phthalate Field Blank 5 $200
LS2011 Sulfur TVOC & IVOCs specifically Sulfur 5 $500
LS2012 Sulfur VOC / Sulfur Field Blank 5 $200
LS2100 VOC IVOC Speciation & Quantification After TVOC Only 5 $300
LS2101 VOC Identification of IVOCs in Odor Database 5 $500 1st sample, $100 ea add'l.
LS2102 VOC Identification of IVOCs in Sensory Irritants Database 5 $500 1st sample, $100 ea add'l.
LS2200 MVOC Microbial VOCs (MVOC)  6 $250
LS2201 MVOC MVOC Field Blank  6 $100
LS2202 MVOC MVOC plus TVOC & ID & Quantification of All IVOCs 6 $650
LS2203 MVOC MVOC/TVOC/IVOC Field Blank 6 $250
LS2300 Aldehyde Formaldehyde Only 5 $90
LS2301 Aldehyde Field Blank, Formaldehyde Only  5 $90
LS2302 Aldehyde Formaldehyde & Other Aldehydes  5 $195
LS2303 Aldehyde Field Blank, Formaldehyde & Other Aldehydes  5 $195
LS2304 Formaldehyde Passive Formaldehyde Monitor 5 $90
LS2700 Particulate-Dust DustVOC 6 $650
LS2800 LEED TVOC, Formaldehyde and 4-PCH 5 $400
   
ADDITIONAL SERVICES  
AQS # TYPE DESCRIPTION TAT* PRICE
LS2670 Special Written Interpretive Report Call $500 1st sample, $100 each add.
LS2671 Special Detailed Telephone Support N/A Call for Pricing
   
SPECIALIZED IAQ TEST KITS  
AQS # TYPE DESCRIPTION TAT* PRICE
LS8001 Test Kit IAQ School Test Kit 5 $399
LS8002 Test Kit IAQ Commercial Test Kit 5 $399
   
EQUIPMENT RENTAL  
AQS # TYPE DESCRIPTION TAT* PRICE
LS9000 VOC Low Flow Sampling Pump (<1 LPM) N/A $30/day, $90/week
LS9001 Aldehyde Gil-Air Sampling Pump (1-5 LPM) N/A $30/day, $90/week
LS9002 VOC, Aldehyde Support Accessories for Field Sampling (tripod) N/A No Charge
* TAT - business days  "N/A" = Not Applicable
Prices are subject to change without notice.  Minimum order = $250
All fees include appropriate media, analysis and report.  
Media shipped cannot be re-used.  All media ordered but not analyzed will be charged at the following rates:
VOC/MVOC Tube $50
DNPH Cartridge $15
Passive Formaldehyde Monitor $30

Volume discounts, on-time service guarantees, and other exclusive offers available.  Please call for details.

 

Material Characterization - effective January 1, 2010
                                                                                                                                                                        
Emissions Testing  
Protocol # Analysis DESCRIPTION TAT* PRICE**
PEP209 TVOC, IVOC  Products are tested using environmental chamber methods following ASTM D 5116 or D 6670 standards.  Emissions analysis for total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), individual volatile organic compounds (IVOCs).  Data reported in emission factors (mg/m2.hr). 7 $1,600
PEP210 TVOC, IVOC, Formaldehyde  Products are tested using environmental chamber methods following ASTM D 5116 or D 6670 standards.  Emissions analysis for TVOC, IVOCs and formaldehyde.  Data reported in emission factors (mg/m2.hr). 7 $1,800
PEP212 TVOC, IVOC, Aldehydes Products are tested using environmental chamber methods following ASTM D 5116 or D 6670 standards.  Emissions analysis for TVOC, IVOCs and target list aldehydes (including formaldehyde and acetaldehyde) following a 24-hour equilibrium period.  Data reported in emission factors (mg/m2.hr).   7 $2,000
PEP225 Odor Evaluation Products are tested using environmental chamber methods following ASTM D 5116 or D 6670 standards.  Analysis of TVOC, IVOCs, target aldehyde under minimum airflow for identification of odorants.  All identified chemicals reported in concentration, µg/m³, and in emission factor (µg/m²·hr).  Quality, intensity, and characteristic rating of an indoor product by 1-4 member human panel following 4 hour equilibrium period in chamber.  Data reported in rating scale of 1-5 for intensity and quality.  Odor descriptors provided. 10 $2,500
PEP999 Specialized Testing Call to discuss test protocol and pricing.                                                       TBD Call for pricing
         
Microbial Testing      
GG7000 Microbial Resistance Microbial resistance testing according to the guidelines of ASTM D 6329-03.  Materials are inoculated with a representative indoor mold, and the rate of growth is monitored over time and quantified. The rate of growth is reported on a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being the least resistant to mold growth. 40 $2,000
* TAT - business days 

**Pricing is based on the use of small environmental test chambers for emissions testing.

 

Microbial Laboratory Fee Schedule - Effective January 1, 2010

These microbial analyses are available only to large demonstration or research studies. 
                                                                                               
AIR SAMPLES MOLD/FUNGI  
AQS # Type DESCRIPTION TAT* PRICE
LS3001 Culture Standard - Air - MEA Fungal Package 7 $50
LS3002 Culture Standard - Air - MEA and DG18 Fungal Package 7 $90
LS3501 Culture Premium - Air - MEA Fungal Package 12 $80
LS3502 Culture Premium - Air - MEA and DG18 Fungal Package 12 $150
LS3301 Culture Stachybotrys Selective Agar (SSA) Air Fungal Package** 7 - 12 $30
LS3302 Culture Cellulose Agar Air Fungal Package** 7 - 12 $30
LS3100 Non-Culture Air-O-Cell Spore Trap Analysis 5 $60
LS3101 Non-Culture Burkard Spore Trap Slide Analysis 5 $55
LS3103 Non-Culture Other Spore Trap (Micro5, Allergenco, CyclexD, etc.) 5 $60
         
SURFACE SAMPLES   MOLD/FUNGI    
AQS # Type DESCRIPTION TAT* PRICE
LS4001 Culture Standard - Swab - MEA Fungal Package 7 $60
LS4002 Culture Standard - Swab - MEA and DG18 Fungal Package 7 $95
LS4501 Culture Premium - Swab - MEA Fungal Package 12 $90
LS4502 Culture Premium - Swab - MEA and DG18 Fungal Package 12 $155
LS4301 Culture Stachybotrys Selective Agar (SSA) Swab Fungal Package** 7 - 12 $35
LS4302 Culture Cellulose Agar Swab Fungal Package** 7 - 12 $35
LS4100 Non-Culture Cellotape Slide Analysis 5 $50
         
DUST SAMPLES   MOLD/FUNGI    
AQS # Type DESCRIPTION TAT* PRICE
LS5001 Culture Standard - Dust - MEA Fungal Package 7 $60
LS5002 Culture Standard - Dust - MEA and DG18 Fungal Package 7 $95
LS5501 Culture Premium - Dust - MEA Fungal Package 12 $90
LS5502 Culture Premium - Dust - MEA and DG18 Fungal Package 12 $155
LS5301 Culture Stachybotrys Selective Agar (SSA) Dust Fungal Package** 7 - 12 $35
LS5302 Culture Cellulose Agar Dust Fungal Package** 7 - 12 $35
LS2203 MVOC MVOC/TVOC/IVOC Field Blank 6 $250
         
DUST SAMPLES   ALLERGENS AND ENDOTOXINS    
AQS # Type DESCRIPTION TAT* PRICE
LS5200 ELISA 2 Allergen Panel Dust Mite (Der p1 and Der f1) 12 $75
LS5201 ELISA 3 Allergen Panel Dust Mite (Der p1 and Der f1) and Cockroach (Bla g1) 12 $95
LS5202 ELISA 5 Allergen Panel Dust Mite (Der p1 and Der f1), Cockroach (Bla g1), Cat (Fel d1), Dog (Can f1) 12 $125
LS5202 ELISA 8 Allergen Panel Dust Mite (Der p1 and Der p2), Cockroach (Bla g1 and Bla g2), Cat, Dog, Mouse (Mus m2) and Rat (Rat n1) 12 $190
LS 5300 LAL Endotoxin (Gram Negative Bacteria) 12 $65
   
BULK SAMPLES   ALLERGENS AND ENDOTOXINS    
AQS # Type DESCRIPTION TAT* PRICE
LS6001 Culture Standard - Bulk - MEA Fungal Package 7 $60
LS6002 Culture Standard - Bulk - MEA and DG18 Fungal Package 7 $95
LS6501 Culture Premium - Bulk - MEA Fungal Package 12 $90
LS6502 Culture Premium - Bulk - MEA and DG18 Fungal Package 12 $155
LS6301 Culture Stachybotrys Selective Agar (SSA) Bulk Fungal Package ** 7 - 12 $35
LS6302 Culture Cellulose Agar Bulk Fungal Package** 7 - 12 $35
LS6100 Non-Culture Direct Microscopic Examination 5 $150

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
AQS # TYPE DESCRIPTION TAT* PRICE
LS7000 Special Photomicrography (3 print minimum) Call  $75/photo
LS7001 Special Detailed Telephone Support N/A Call for Pricing
LS7002 Special Written Interpretive Microbial Contamination Report Call $175/hour
   
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
AQS # TYPE DESCRIPTION TAT* PRICE
LS9003 Air Andersen N-6 Single Stage Sampler and Pump N/A $85/day, $255/week
LS9004 Dust Vacuum Pump for Dust Sampling N/A $30/day, $90/week
LS9005 Air Calibrated High-Volume Vacuum Pump for Air-O-Cell Sampling  N/A $30/day, $90/week
Standard Analysis - All fungal taxa, not just predominant, will be identified to the genus level.  
Stachybotrys chartarum and Memnoniella echinata, and select Aspergillus will be  
identified to the species level from the primary plate
Premium Analysis - All fungal taxa will be identified to the species level where possible.
* TAT - business days "N/A" = not applicable
** Not a stand-alone product, analysis requires accompanying MEA and/or DG18 analysis
Prices are subject to change without notice.  Minimum order = $250
All analyses include appropriate media.
Media shipped cannot be re-used.  All media ordered but not analyzed will be charged at the following rates:
Filter Cassette $5
Bulk Sample Kit $5
Agar Plate  $5
Burkard Slides $5
Air-O-Cell Cassette $10
Cassette for Endotoxin $25
Swab $5
Vacuum Collection Bag $5

These microbial analyses are available only to large demonstration or research studies. 

 

For more information, contact Laboratory Services at 770-933-0638.

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