SAI’s Environmental Lead Laboratory is fully accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association Laboratory Accreditation Program, LLC (AIHA-LAP, LLC), meets HUD requirements, and is recognized by the Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELLAP). ELLAP is an approved lead laboratory accreditation program under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP). AIHA-LAP, LLC accreditation also proves we fully meet the 2005 ISO 17025 (E) standards. Browse SAI’s full list of accreditations.

Our Laboratory uses EPA, NIOSH, and ASTM methodologies for their analyses. The Laboratory operates a Varian Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (FLAA) for the analysis of environmental lead.

Chemistry Capabilities:

Lead in Paint

  • EPA SW-846 3rd Ed. Method No. 3050B/EPA SW-846-7000B

Lead in Soil

  • EPA SW-846 3rd Ed. Method No. 3050B/EPA SW-846-7000B

Lead on Surfaces (wipes)

  • EPA SW-846-7000B

Lead in Air

  • NIOSH 7082