Vancouver Environmental Lab
Capabilities
The ALS Environmental laboratory in Vancouver provides full analytical support for all your project needs. Our comprehensive range of environmental testing and technical support services is complemented by a solid commitment to quality and customer service.
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8081 Lougheed Hwy.
Burnaby, British Columbia
Canada, V5A 1W9
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Certifications
- ISO 17025
- Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation
- EWQA Certification for Water Microbiology Testing
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Regional Overview
ALS Environmental is one of the largest laboratory networks in North America. With more than 50 laboratories and several convenient service centres throughout Canada, USA and Mexico, ALS has the resources to fulfill all environmental testing requirements.
ALS has a global reputation for delivering laboratory data of the highest quality, while consistently meeting the turnaround time requirements of clients. With the resources of the largest laboratory network in the world and a local understanding of exceptional client service, ALS can deliver the right solutions for all your project needs.
Additional Details
The ALS Environmental laboratory in Vancouver provides full analytical support for all your project needs. Our comprehensive range of environmental testing and technical support services is complemented by a solid commitment to quality and customer service. ALS continues to make technological advancements to provide the highest quality testing services.
The ALS Vancouver laboratory now offers ultra trace metals analysis by High Resolution Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (HR-ICPMS) for environmental matrices including biota, water and seawater samples. This is the most advanced technology available for analysis of trace metals and one of the first broad applications of this powerful instrumentation in a commercial environmental laboratory in Canada.
ALS is proud of its remarkable high-tech, 41,000 square-foot laboratory in Vancouver. The building's award-winning design puts the unique architecture and technology features on full display. This illustrates ALS long-standing, continued desire to remain the leader in the analytical testing industry.
We continue to stay focused on our strengths: quality, integrity, and service. We will not settle for the status quo when performance excellence is our goal. ALS recognizes you have a choice, and we are committed to your success. Call us to arrange for a laboratory tour, or speak with one of our Account Managers to see how we can assist you on your environmental testing requirements. Simply put, we want your business and will do whatever it takes to earn your trust. Sample reception is available outside of regular hours. Please contact your Client Service Representative to make arrangements.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sample Receiving Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Complete List of Capabilities:
Organic Capabilities
- GCMS Semi-Volatiles: PAHs, Phenolics, Pesticides, Resin/Fatty Acids, etc
- GCMS Volatiles: BTEX, Chlorinated VOCs, etc
- GC-ECD: OrganoChlorine Pesticides, PCBs
- Hydrocarbons: VPH/EPH/LEPH/HEPH, CCME F1-F4
- Formaldehyde
- TCLP/SPLP Organics
- Air Testing (Ambient and Soil Vapour)
- THM formation potential
Inorganic Capabilities
- ICPMS and ICPOES Metals
- Mercury and Ultra Trace Methyl Mercury by CVAFS
- TCLP/SPLP Metals / Inorganics
- General Wet Chemistry
- Major Anions
- Total Particulates
- Cyanide
Value Added Services
- Dedicated Project Managers
- Pre-Printed COC Forms
- Pre-Labeled Sample Containers
- Flexible Report Styles
- Customized EDDs
- On-Time Results Guarantee
- Expedited TAT
- WebTrieve
- After Hours Sample Receipt
- Weekend Sample Receipt
- Experienced & Degreed Chemists
- Dependable & Professional Staff
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