EPA Region 3 Laboratory Summary of Unique Analytical Analysis Capabilities

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Group Name Analyte Sample Media Analytical Technique Supported Program(s) Comments
Organic Chemistry Nitroaromatics & Nitroamines Water, Soil/Sediment HPLC Water Method 8330
Organic Chemistry Nitroglycerine Water, Soil/Sediment HPLC Water Method 8332
Organic Chemistry Nitrogen, Total Water Colorimetric    
Organic Chemistry Chemical Warfare Agents Water/ Solid / Wipe GC/MS Emergency Response  
Organic Chemistry PCB Congeners Water, Soil/Sediment, semi permeable membrane device (SPMD) HR GC/MS   Method 1668C
Biology/Microbiology Benthic Macroinvertebrate Freshwater Identification Water  
Biology/Microbiology Marine/Estuarine Benthic Invertebrate Taxonomy Invertebrate Specimens or Unsorted Sediment EPA EMAP Protocols   Organisms identified to species or lowest taxonomy possible
Physical and Other Determinations ID Ozone Depleting Compounds Propellants/ Aerosols FTIR Air Enforcement  
Physical and Other Determinations ID Unknowns Bulk Mercury Density Superfund, RCRA  
Physical and Other Determinations ID Unknowns Water FTIR Water Screening it, identify unknowns
Physical and Other Determinations ID Unknowns Soil/Sediment FTIR   Screening it, identify unknowns
Physical and Other Determinations Alcohols Water, Soil/Sediment FTIR RCRA When necessary for Ignitability
Physical and Other Determinations ID Unknowns Wastes FTIR   Screening it, identify unknowns