Analysis and testing

We offer a full range of microbiology and chemical analysis and testing services.

Protecting our environment relies on scientific knowledge about the air we breathe, the land we live on, and the water we use. The National Laboratory Service team have many years of experience in producing quality information for environmental regulators at both a local and national level.

Our laboratory analysis service offers expertise in all areas of microbiology and chemical testing.

Microbiology

The microbiology unit of NLS provides a comprehensive bacteriological service. We routinely carry out analysis for faecal indicators, microbiological tracers and a range of pathogens.

Our Leeds laboratory also offers a testing service for Legionella species.

Chemical testing

Within the chemical analysis section of NLS, we have 3 main sub divisions.

Metals

From aluminium to zinc, we offer a complete ‘one stop shop’ metal service. The comprehensive range of analysing techniques include:

ICPMS
ICPOES
Fluorescence
Matrix elimination
Voltammetry techniques

Organics

Organic tests include:

PCBs
PAHs
Dioxins
VOCs and SVOCs
Pesticides and herbicides
Hydrocarbons

Inorganics

We routinely analyse substances for a broad range of inorganic tests, including: