Scope of Accreditation
Laboratory Name: Laboratory Services Division, University of Guelph
Client ID: 1002935
Parent Institution: University of Guelph
Address: 95 Stone Rd. W., Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2Z4
Contact: QA Unit
Email: qamail@uoguelph.ca
Phone: (519) 823-1268
Fax: (519) 767-6240
Standard: Conforms with requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Clients Served: All Interested Parties
Revised On: 02/19/2025
Valid To: 06/18/2026
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083 - Coliforms OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: MEMBRANE FILTRATION (DC)
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): MID-137
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON MECP E3407 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Background Counts | |
| Escherichia coli | |
| Total Coliforms |
084 - Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: MEMBRANE FILTRATION (M-HPC)
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): MID-142
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 9215 D | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) |
086 - Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: SPREAD PLATE (PCA)
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): MID-143
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 9215 C | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) |
107 - Acid Herbicides
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: LC/MS/MS
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): CHEM-069
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN-HOUSE | No | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| 2,4,5-TP (Silvex) | |
| 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T) | |
| 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid | |
| 2,4-Dichlorophenoxybutyric acid (2,4-DB) | |
| 2,4-Dichlorophenoxypropionic acid (2,4-DP, Dichlorprop) | |
| Acifluorfen | |
| Bentazon | |
| Bromoxynil | |
| Chloramben | |
| Clopyralid | |
| Dicamba | |
| Dinoseb | |
| Dithiopyr | |
| MCPA (2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid) | |
| MCPB (4-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)butanoic acid) | |
| MCPP (Mecoprop, Methylchlorophenoxypropionic acid) | |
| Picloram | |
| Triclopyr |
108 - Pesticides
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: LC/MS/MS
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): TOPS-142
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN-HOUSE | No | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Azinphos-methyl | |
| Carbaryl | |
| Carbofuran | |
| Dimethoate | |
| Diuron |
109 - Pesticides
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: GC/MS/MS
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): TOPS-142
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN-HOUSE | No | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| a - Chlordane | |
| A -BHC | |
| Aldrin | |
| Atrazine | |
| Bendiocarb | |
| Chlorpyrifos ethyl | |
| Cyanazine | |
| Diazinon | |
| Dieldrin | |
| Endosulfan I | |
| Endosulfan II | |
| Endrin | |
| g - Chlordane | |
| Heptachlor | |
| Lindane (gamma-BHC) | |
| Malathion | |
| Metolachlor | |
| Metribuzin (Sencor) | |
| Mirex | |
| o,p' - DDT | |
| p,p' - DDT | |
| p,p' Methoxychlor | |
| Parathion (ethyl) | |
| Phorate (Thimet) | |
| Terbufos | |
| Trifluralin |
111 - Metals
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids [Biosolid, Soil]
Analytical Method: ICP/MS
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): CHEM-114
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN-HOUSE | No | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Arsenic | |
| Cadmium | |
| Chromium | |
| Cobalt | |
| Copper | |
| Lead | |
| Mercury | |
| Molybdenum | |
| Nickel | |
| Selenium | |
| Zinc |
112 - Metals
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water [Liquid Biosolid]
Analytical Method: ICP/MS
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): CHEM-114
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN-HOUSE | No | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Arsenic | |
| Cadmium | |
| Chromium | |
| Cobalt | |
| Copper | |
| Lead | |
| Mercury | |
| Molybdenum | |
| Nickel | |
| Selenium | |
| Zinc |
113 - Pesticides
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: LC/MS/MS
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): CHEM-334
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN-HOUSE | No | Yes | Yes |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| 2-Hydroxyethylphosphonic acid | |
| 3-(Methylphosphinico)propionic Acid (MPPA) | |
| Alar (Daminozide) | |
| Aminocyclopyrachlor | |
| Aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA) | |
| Aminomethylphosphonic acid N-acetyl (N-acetyl AMPA) | |
| Amitrole | |
| Bialaphos | |
| Chlorate | |
| Chloridazon-desphenyl | |
| Chlormequat | |
| Cyanuric acid | |
| Cyromazine | |
| Difenzoquat | |
| Diquat | |
| Ethephon | |
| Ethylene thiourea (ETU) | |
| Fosetyl-Al | |
| Glufosinate | |
| Glyphosate | |
| Maleic hydrazide | |
| Melamine | |
| Mepiquat | |
| Mepiquat-4-hydroxy | |
| N-acetyl-glufosinate | |
| N-acetyl-glyphosate | |
| Nereistoxin | |
| Paraquat | |
| Perchlorate | |
| Propamocarb | |
| Propamocarb-N-desmethyl | |
| Propamocarb-N-oxide | |
| Propyl thiouracil (PTU) | |
| Trimesium |
† “OSDWA” indicates the appendix is used for the analysis of Ontario drinking water samples, which is subject to the rules and related regulations under the Ontario “Safe Drinking Water Act” (2002).
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