EPA Region 4 Laboratory Summary of Unique Analytical Analysis Capabilities
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| Group Name | Analyte | Sample Media | Analytical Technique | Supported Program(s) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inorganic Chemistry |
Chromium (+6) |
Soil/Sediment |
Std Method 3500 CrD |
DW, Superfund |
|
| Inorganic Chemistry |
Mercury, Total - Ultra Low Detection Level |
Water |
CVAF |
Water |
Method 1631 |
| Inorganic Chemistry |
Mercury, Total - Ultra Low Detection Level |
Tissue |
CVAF |
Water, Superfund |
Appendix 1631 |
| Inorganic Chemistry |
Mercury, Total - Ultra Low Detection Level |
Soil/Sediment |
CVAF |
Water, Superfund |
Appendix 1631 |
| Inorganic Chemistry |
Metals, Total |
Waste (oil, drum, etc…) |
ICP/MS |
RCRA |
Not Commonly Available |
| Inorganic Chemistry | Metals, Total |
Air |
Hi-Vol Filters |
Air |
Not Commonly Available |
| Inorganic Chemistry |
Metals (TCLP) |
Soil/Waste (oil, drum) |
ICP/MS |
RCRA |
Not Commonly Available |
| Organic Chemistry |
Freon Products |
Canister & Air |
GC/MS |
Air, OECA |
Special analysis technique developed for criminal investigations of illegal Freon |
| Organic Chemistry |
Natural Attenuation Analytes |
Water |
GC/FID |
Superfund |
Methane, ethane, ethene |
| Organic Chemistry |
PCB Congeners |
Water |
HR GC/MS (EPA Method 1668A) |
Superfund, RCRA |
High resolution GC/MS |
| Organic Chemistry |
PCB Congeners |
Soil/Sediment |
HR GC/MS (EPA Method 1668A) |
Superfund, RCRA |
High resolution GC/MS |
| Organic Chemistry |
PCB Congeners |
Tissue |
HR GC/MS (EPA Method 1668A) |
Superfund, RCRA |
High resolution GC/MS |
| Organic Chemistry |
Toxaphene Congeners |
Water/Soil |
GC/NIMS (EPA Method 8276) |
Water, Superfund |
6 parlars, 2 breakdown products |
| Organic Chemistry |
Ultimate BOD |
Water |
Membrane Electrode (Std Method 5210C) |
Water |
|
| Biology/Microbiology |
Chlorophyll |
Water |
Water |