Metals and Environmental

ACL's Metals and Environmental Testing Department has been providing biological monitoring and environmental testing to the industry since 1967. We specialize in blood lead and other heavy metal analysis.
With over 30 years of experience, Metals and Environmental Testing has a reputation as a leader for blood lead analysis and technical consultation on OSHA requirements. ACL currently provides services to clients throughout both North and Central America.

Offering Expertise

ACL is proud to be one of the few laboratories to have achieved a perfect record of performance in the CAP/CDC blood lead analysis proficiency survey since 1980. This survey is the determinant for inclusion on the OSHA List of Approved Laboratories for Blood Lead Testing. The laboratory is staffed by ASCP registered medical technologists trained in toxicology.

Environmental and Biological Testing

ACL gives you the convenience of one resource for both biological specimens, environmental samples, and air filter testing. ACL's experienced staff and instrumentation allow you to send all of your heavy metal samples to one location. The analysis of these samples is performed on separate Atomic Absorption instruments to ensure sample integrity and eliminate any contamination possibilities.

Turn Around Time

Blood Lead and environmental samples have a usual resulting time within 24-72 hours of receipt. STAT services for blood lead samples is available upon request. Other heavy metal testing may require up to one week for resulting.

OSHA Compliance

Whether you need to comply with OSHA's General Industry Lead Standard, the Construction Lead Standard, or the Cadmium Standard, ACL's years of expertise and technical capabilities can help you set up cost effective air monitoring and biological monitoring programs that meet OSHA requirements.

Technical Consultation

The Metals and Environmental Testing Department provides clients with a level of service that is unmatched. ACL's ASCP Registered Medical Technologists and PhD Technical Director are experts in their field and are readily available for consultation to ACL clients. Whether you need help collecting contamination-free samples, or advice on how to deal with increased exposure levels, we are there to guide you.