EMSL Analytical, Inc.

07/29/2025

Vibrio vulnificus can be found in warm seawater and brackish waters. It can cause disease, or vibriosis, in individuals with an open wound that is exposed to water containing the bacteria. EMSL offers testing for Vibrio vulnificus (EMSL Test Code: M599). Samples can be taken using a 120 mL sterile bottle with Sodium Thiosulfate (EMSL Product ID: 87M007) and sent with an ice pack to our lab for analysis.

To learn more about Vibrio Vulnificus testing with EMSL, visit https://lnkd.in/e6RWFe5A.

To learn more about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

07/28/2025

Baudoinia compniacensis, often referred to as whiskey fungus, is commonly found near distilleries and spirit maturation sites. It can grow on a wide range of surfaces including walls, doors, and living trees. EMSL offers testing for Baudoinia compniacensis and many other microbial contaminants that may be affecting properties near distilleries.

To learn more or for a complete list of EMSL’s locations, accreditations, and capabilities, please visit www.EMSL.com or call us at 1.800.220.3675 (EST) / 1.866.798.1089 (PST).

07/25/2025

EMSL is hiring nationwide!
To apply for one of these positions or to learn more about other career opportunities please visit: www.emsl.com/Careers.aspx or email RecruitingTeam@EMSL.com

07/24/2025

EMSL was tasked with analyzing air samples from a four-story post office building, where occupants were experiencing respiratory problems. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) revealed the dominant presence of bacteria with concentrations diminishing with increased floor level. Conversations with the consultant revealed that pigeons socialized near the buildings AC system located outside the building at ground level. EMSL requested a pigeon feather and was able to match the bacteria on the pigeon feather with the airborne bacteria within the building.

To learn more about SEM Testing with EMSL, visit https://lnkd.in/eRyVrdsD.

For additional information about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

07/23/2025

Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil is currently used in a variety of food, vitamins, and personal care products. Some examples are oils, creams, capsules, gummies, drink powders, tea, and other extracts. It is currently being offered for both human and animal consumption in a variety of doses and servicing sizes.

EMSL offers specific testing options to analyze these products for common microbial and chemical tests through our Food Division. NOTE: EMSL currently does not analyze samples for THC content, so this needs to be done by a third-party laboratory before any sample can be sent.

To learn more about CBD testing with EMSL, visit https://lnkd.in/eFDT_beg

For additional information about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

07/22/2025

Zinc whiskers are small, hair-like filaments of zinc that grow from certain zinc-coated metal surfaces including electrical components and mechanical hardware (such as nuts, bolts, washers, equipment racks, housings and rails) or from zinc-plated underside of the raised-access floor tiles and the support structures commonly used in computer data centers. Once formed, the whiskers can pass into the electronic hardware through vents and fans on the equipment. When inside the equipment, zinc whiskers can cause various electrical failures, ranging from intermittent to permanent short circuits.

When a zinc whiskers attack is suspected, the best option for confirmation is sampling the surfaces with wipes or forensic tape lifts and sending them for analysis by light and electron microscopy.

To assist with identifying zinc whiskers, EMSL provides laboratory testing. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/e6wdF7bV.

For additional information about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

07/21/2025

EMSL is the leading commercial Mold Testing Laboratory throughout the U.S. and Canada, operating 29 AIHA EMLAP and 5 A2LA Accredited mold testing laboratories. 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, as well as PCR and DNA Testing.

In addition, EMSL offers a complete array of Microbiology Laboratory Testing services available at our nationwide laboratory locations. Our services include the analysis of fungi (mold), bacteria (legionella, e. coli, salmonella, listeria, etc), mycotoxins, endotoxins, allergens, pollen and particulates in air, swab, water, soil, bulk, dust, wipe, food and consumer products. EMSL also offers PCR Analysis for rapid pathogen detection.

To learn more about EMSL’s Mold and Fungi testing, visit https://lnkd.in/g6s5GeWD.

For additional information about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

07/20/2025

Mold Growing in Your Home Discussed in New Online Video https://youtu.be/QkPh0bDd6oY

Mold can be found both in the indoor and outdoor environment. It is a natural part of the environment and plays an important role in breaking down and digest...

07/18/2025

EMSL is hiring nationwide!
To apply for one of these positions or to learn more about other career opportunities please visit: www.emsl.com/Careers.aspx or email RecruitingTeam@EMSL.com

07/17/2025

EMSL provides Industrial Hygiene (IH) Laboratory Services for air, wipe, and bulk matrices on an extensive list of NIOSH, OSHA, ASTM, and EPA test methods. EMSL’s IH Laboratories are:

Cinnaminson, NJ: https://lnkd.in/e7BZZy7v
Charlotte, NC: https://lnkd.in/e7wZcACE
Huntington Beach, CA: https://lnkd.in/erWftqtp
Indianapolis, IN: https://lnkd.in/e39f58J2
Minneapolis, MN: https://lnkd.in/e8-xJAqZ
New York City, NY: https://lnkd.in/eYwnHrXS
San Leandro, CA: https://lnkd.in/eDNNNxSb
Toronto, ON: https://lnkd.in/eaXwJeD5

To view a full list of our Industrial Hygiene Services, visit https://lnkd.in/ekuWfN6C.

For additional information about EMSL’s laboratory services and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

07/16/2025

Did you know that EMSL offers free webinars? Interested in learning more about sampling for mold, Legionella, asbestos, lead, HAIs, sewage contamination, and other environmental issues? We have you covered with our technical experts going into detail about the testing process and sampling strategies.

To view a full list or watch on of our webinars, visit www.EMSL.com/Webinars.aspx

To learn more about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).

07/15/2025

EMSL is currently running our Asbestos Sampling Equipment Sale.

Items on sale include:
Sensidyne BDX-II Pump with Single Charger
Sensidyne BDX-II 5 Pump Kit with Case and 5 Single Chargers
Basic Sampling Stand
EMSL Meiji On Site PCM Kit

To learn more about or purchase the above items, visit https://lnkd.in/eN6fBqtH.

To learn more about EMSL’s laboratory locations, services, and accreditations, visit www.EMSL.com or call 800.220.3675 (EST) / 866.798.1089 (PST).