EMSL Chicago Receives CDC ELITE Certification for Hillside, IL Laboratory

EMSL Analytical, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Chicago laboratory is now CDC ELITE certified for Legionella analysis. Nationwide, EMSL is the leading Legionella testing laboratory with 16 CDC ELITE proficient locations throughout the United States and Canada.

"With the increased demand for regional Legionella testing across the country, we are continuously working to increase the number of EMSL labs within the CDC ELITE program," said Diane Miskowski, MPH, Legionella Program Manager at EMSL Analytical, Inc. "The recent passage of ASHRAE 188 for preventing legionellosis in building water systems, along with ongoing outbreak cases, have stressed the importance of having a Legionella Water Safety Plan and validating that plan by providing Legionella testing."
 
Along with Legionella testing, EMSL Chicago is also accredited for fungal testing in air, bulk and surface samples by AIHA EMLAP. The laboratory also holds AIHA ELLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELPAT and AIHA IHPAT certifications. In addition, EMSL Chicago is an A2LA approved food testing laboratory. The laboratory is also NVLAP approved for bulk and airborne asbestos analysis.
 
To request a free copy of our Legionella Pocket Guide that provides key information about the bacteria along with different sampling techniques, please click here. For service questions, please contact Diane Miskowski, MPH, at 1-800-220-3675 extension 2528 or Christopher Goulah, Ph.D., at 1-800-220-3675 extension 1407. For more information about EMSL's Legionella testing capabilities, please visit www.LegionellaTesting.com. 
 
EMSL Chicago is located at 4140 Litt Drive in Hillside, Illinois and can be reached by calling (773) 313-0099. To view a complete list of EMSL's laboratory locations, accreditations and capabilities, please visit www.EMSL.com. For more information about EMSL's testing services, please call (877) 435-5227 or email  info@EMSL.com .
 
About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with over 40 locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP 797, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOC's, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.
 

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