Celebrating 25 Years of Service
Premier Laboratory for Emissions and Gaseous Fuels
Through its commitment to stringent QA/QC, dedication to exceptional customer service, investment in state-of-the-art technology, and adding the most talented personnel to our team, The Ohio Lumex Analytical Laboratory has earned a reputation as the premier laboratory for industrial emissions and gaseous fuels analysis, expanding past its well-known expertise in mercury and siloxanes to offer the most comprehensive analysis services in North America. Its unique model of understanding and catering to specific industry needs, and going beyond simply analyzing and reporting data by offering continual support and subject matter expertise, has resonated with clients.
Accredited Laboratory
The Ohio Lumex Laboratory is NELAP and A2LA accredited and focuses on three core areas:
- Analysis of gases, liquids and solids
- Method development
- Consulting services
The Laboratory supports a wide array of methods and standards, including US EPA, ASTM, ISO, NIOSH and others to meet the needs of our clients. While offering many industry-standard methods, we’re not afraid to innovate and think outside the box in order to find the best solution to any given challenge. This includes researching and applying alternative approaches and even authoring new analytical methods, many of which have been adopted by authoritative bodies such as the EPA and ASTM. Because of our dedication to continuous improvement, we’re able to offer clients increased efficiency, lower detection limits, improved accuracy, and decreased turnaround times.
Total Quality Philosophy
The Ohio Lumex Analytical Laboratory Total Quality philosophy is unique in the laboratory world. The Laboratory does not just receive samples, report results, and adhere to a strict QA/QC process. Instead, it is a full-service analytical laboratory providing comprehensive solutions to our clients, from the beginning to the end of a project, including:
- Providing guidance and advice on the development of the test plans
- Providing sampling equipment, supplies, and detailed instructions
- Providing technical support and training to onsite field personnel
- Certified to ship and receive hazardous material shipments (HAZMAT)
- Acknowledgement of receipt of samples and expected due dates
- Expedited analysis service available upon request
- Periodic updates on analysis progress
- Detailed reports
- Discussions with specialists on analysis results and client questions
- Supporting clients in discussions with third parties
The Ohio Lumex Analytical Laboratory doesn’t just follow the strict policies and procedures established by ISO, NELAP, and TNI, but our lab also adheres to detailed internally developed guidelines to ensure high-quality data. Every analytical batch receives detailed attention from sample acceptance to final report delivery. Analysis is performed by analysts who have been trained on the specific methods and parameters needed for that project, then the data is independently reviewed by a QA/QC manager to verify that all laboratory QC checks have passed, and method requirements have been adhered to.
- Proficiency Testing
- Data integrity and document control
- Vendors must meet quality standards for materials purchasing
- Environmental controls to ensure no cross-contamination or environmental effects that can compromise analysis
- QA/QC verification of test methods
- Estimation of uncertainty of measurement
- Certified equipment including analyzers, balances, pipettes, etc.
- Adherence to traceability requirements
- Essential QC Procedures
- Controls
- Repeatability
- Assuring accuracy
- Selection of reagents and standards of appropriate quality
- Selectivity of tests
- Ongoing assessment of QC
- Sample receipt, acceptance, and handling
- Maintain Chain of Custody
- Internal audit system
- External audits every two years
The Ohio Lumex Analytical Laboratory applies these benefits to the analytical needs of many industries, including landfills, wastewater treatment plants, dairy, hog, and pig farms, food waste digestors, natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, syngas, hydrogen, and many others.
