Scope of Accreditation
Laboratory Name: Testmark Laboratories Ltd. (Mississauga)
Client ID: 1003751
Parent Institution: Testmark Laboratories Ltd.
Address: 6820 Kitimat Rd., Unit 4, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 5M3
Contact: Mr. Brad Woodward
Email: brad.woodward@testmark.ca; qaqc@testmark.ca
Phone: (905) 821-1112
Fax: (905) 821-2095
Standard: Conforms with requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Clients Served: All Interested Parties
Revised On: 12/07/2024
Valid To: 04/07/2027
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001 - Acidity OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: TITRIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A24.0
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 2310 B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Acidity |
003 - Anions
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids
Analytical Method: ION CHROMATOGRAPHY (IC)
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): A5
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 1311 | Yes | No | Yes |
| EPA 9056A | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Fluoride | |
| Nitrate | |
| Nitrite (NO2) |
004 - Anions
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids [Soil]
Analytical Method: ION CHROMATOGRAPHY (IC)
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A5
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 9056A | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Bromide | |
| Chloride | |
| Fluoride | |
| Nitrate-N | |
| Nitrite (NO2) | |
| Sulphate |
005 - Anions OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: ION CHROMATOGRAPHY (IC)
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A5
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 9056A | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Bromide | |
| Chloride | |
| Fluoride | |
| Nitrate | |
| Nitrite | |
| Sulfate |
006 - Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: DISSOLVED OXYGEN METER (DO)
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A3
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 5210 B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| BOD (5 day) | |
| CBOD (5 day) | |
| Dissolved Oxygen (DO) |
007 - Carbon OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY (IR)
Preparation Method: UV-PERSULPHATE OXIDATION
Lab Method ID(s): A55
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 5310 C | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Inorganic Carbon | |
| Organic Carbon |
008 - Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: TITRIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): T04
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 5220 C | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| COD |
009 - Coliforms OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: MEMBRANE FILTRATION (DC)
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A10
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON MECP E3407 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Background Counts | |
| Escherichia coli | |
| Total Coliforms |
010 - Colour OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A26
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 2120 C | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Apparent Colour | |
| True Colour |
011 - Conductivity
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids [Soil]
Analytical Method: CONDUCTIVITY METER
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A12
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 2510 B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Conductivity |
013 - Cyanide
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method: DISTILLATION
Lab Method ID(s): T43
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 4500 CN- E | Yes | Yes | No |
| EPA 335.3 | Yes | Yes | No |
| ASTM D7237-10 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Cyanide (WAD) | |
| Free Cyanide | |
| Total Cyanide |
014 - Cyanide
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method: DISTILLATION
Lab Method ID(s): T43
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 4500-CN- E | Yes | Yes | No |
| EPA 335.3 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Cyanide (SAD) | |
| Cyanide (WAD) | |
| Free Cyanide | |
| Total Cyanide |
015 - Dissolved Metals OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: ICP/MS
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A13
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 6020B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | |
| Antimony | |
| Arsenic | |
| Barium | |
| Beryllium | |
| Bismuth | |
| Boron | |
| Cadmium | |
| Calcium | |
| Chromium | |
| Cobalt | |
| Copper | |
| Iron | |
| Lead | |
| Magnesium | |
| Manganese | |
| Mercury | |
| Molybdenum | |
| Nickel | |
| Potassium | |
| Selenium | |
| Silver | |
| Sodium | |
| Strontium | |
| Thallium | |
| Tin | |
| Titanium | |
| Uranium | |
| Vanadium | |
| Zinc |
016 - Hexavalent Chromium
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A83
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 3060A | Yes | Yes | No |
| SM 3500-CR B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Hexavalent Chromium |
017 - Hexavalent Chromium OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A83
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 3500-CR B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Hexavalent Chromium |
018 - Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: SPREAD PLATE
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A68
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON MECP E3408 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) |
019 - Metals
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids
Analytical Method: ICP/MS
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): A13, A79
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 1311 | Yes | No | Yes |
| EPA 6020B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Antimony | |
| Arsenic | |
| Barium | |
| Beryllium | |
| Boron | |
| Cadmium | |
| Chromium | |
| Cobalt | |
| Copper | |
| Lead | |
| Mercury | |
| Nickel | |
| Selenium | |
| Silver | |
| Thallium | |
| Uranium | |
| Zinc |
020 - Metals
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids [Soil]
Analytical Method: ICP/MS
Preparation Method: DIGESTION
Lab Method ID(s): A13, A52
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC MOE LABORATORY MANUAL, SALM | Yes | No | Yes |
| EPA 6020B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | |
| Antimony | |
| Arsenic | |
| Barium | |
| Beryllium | |
| Boron | |
| Cadmium | |
| Calcium | |
| Chromium | |
| Cobalt | |
| Copper | |
| Iron | |
| Lanthanum | |
| Lead | |
| Magnesium | |
| Manganese | |
| Mercury | |
| Molybdenum | |
| Nickel | |
| Selenium | |
| Silver | |
| Strontium | |
| Thallium | |
| Tin | |
| Titanium | |
| Uranium | |
| Vanadium | |
| Zinc |
023 - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Oil
Analytical Method: GC/ECD
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): T19
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 8082A | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Aroclor 1242 | |
| Aroclor 1248 | |
| Aroclor 1254 | |
| Aroclor 1260 | |
| Total PCB |
024 - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids
Analytical Method: GC/ECD
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): T19
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 8082A | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Aroclor 1242 | |
| Aroclor 1248 | |
| Aroclor 1254 | |
| Aroclor 1260 | |
| Total PCB |
025 - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: GC/ECD
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): T19
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 8082A | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Aroclor 1242 | |
| Aroclor 1248 | |
| Aroclor 1254 | |
| Aroclor 1260 | |
| Total PCB |
026 - pH
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids
Analytical Method: PH METER
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A2.0
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 9045D | Yes | Yes | No |
| O.REG. 153/04 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| pH |
028 - Petroleum Hydrocarbons (PHC)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids [Soil]
Analytical Method: GC/FID
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): A59
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCME CWS PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IN SOIL - TIER 1 METHOD, PUBLICATION #1310 | No | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| F2: C10-C16 | |
| F3: C16-C34 | |
| F4: C34-C50 |
029 - Petroleum Hydrocarbons (PHC)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids [Soil]
Analytical Method: GRAVIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A59
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCME CWS PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IN SOIL - TIER 1 METHOD, PUBLICATION #1310 | No | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| F4: Gravimetric |
030 - Phenols OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method: DISTILLATION
Lab Method ID(s): T38
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 5530 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Total Phenolics |
033 - Reactive Silica OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A7
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 366.0 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Reactive Silica |
034 - Solids OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: GRAVIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A27
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 2540 C | Yes | Yes | No |
| SM 2540 D | Yes | Yes | No |
| SM 2540 G | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Total Dissolved Solids | |
| Total Solids (TS) | |
| Total Solids (TS) (calculation) | |
| Total Suspended Solids | |
| Volatile Suspended Solids |
038 - Turbidity OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: NEPHELOMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A21
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 2130 B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Turbidity |
039 - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids
Analytical Method: GC/MS-PURGE AND TRAP
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): A14
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 1311 | Yes | No | Yes |
| EPA 524.3 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| 1,1-Dichloroethene (1,1-Dichloroethylene) | |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | |
| Benzene | |
| Carbon tetrachloride | |
| Chlorobenzene | |
| Chloroethene (Vinyl chloride) | |
| Chloroform | |
| Dichloromethane | |
| Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) | |
| Methyl ethyl ketone | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | |
| Trichloroethylene |
040 - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids [Soil]
Analytical Method: GC/MS-PURGE AND TRAP
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A14
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 524.3 | Yes | Yes | No |
| EPA 8260D | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane | |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | |
| 1,3-Dichlorobenzene | |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | |
| Acetone (2-Propanone) | |
| Benzene | |
| Bromodichloromethane | |
| Bromoform | |
| Bromomethane | |
| Carbon tetrachloride | |
| Chlorobenzene | |
| Chlorodibromomethane | |
| Chloroethene (Vinyl chloride) | |
| Chloroform | |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | |
| cis-1,3-Dichloropropene | |
| Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12, Freon 12) | |
| Dichloromethane | |
| Ethylbenzene | |
| Ethylene Dibromide | |
| Hexane (n-Hexane) | |
| m,p-Xylene | |
| Methyl ethyl ketone | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) | |
| Methyl t-butyl ether | |
| o-Xylene | |
| Styrene | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | |
| Toluene | |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | |
| trans-1,3-Dichloropropene | |
| Trichloroethylene | |
| Trichlorofluoromethane |
041 - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: GC/MS-PURGE AND TRAP
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A14
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 524.3 | Yes | Yes | No |
| EPA 8260D | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane | |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | |
| 1,3-Dichlorobenzene | |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | |
| Acetone (2-Propanone) | |
| Benzene | |
| Bromodichloromethane | |
| Bromoform | |
| Bromomethane | |
| Carbon tetrachloride | |
| Chlorobenzene | |
| Chlorodibromomethane | |
| Chloroform | |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | |
| cis-1,3-Dichloropropene | |
| Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12, Freon 12) | |
| Dichloromethane | |
| Ethylbenzene | |
| Ethylene Dibromide | |
| Hexane (n-Hexane) | |
| m,p-Xylene | |
| Methyl ethyl ketone | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) | |
| Methyl t-butyl ether | |
| o-Xylene | |
| Styrene | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | |
| Toluene | |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | |
| trans-1,3-Dichloropropene | |
| Trichloroethylene | |
| Trichlorofluoromethane | |
| Vinyl chloride |
043 - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids
Analytical Method: GC/ECD
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): T19
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 1311 | Yes | No | Yes |
| EPA 8082A | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Aroclor 1242 | |
| Aroclor 1248 | |
| Aroclor 1254 | |
| Aroclor 1260 | |
| Total PCBs (Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls) |
045 - Petroleum Hydrocarbons (PHC) OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: GC/FID
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): A59
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON MECP E3421 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| F2: C10-C16 | |
| F3: C16-C34 | |
| F4: C34-C50 |
046 - Petroleum Hydrocarbons (PHC) OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: GRAVIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A59
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON MECP E3421 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| F4: Gravimetric |
047 - Redox Potential (ORP) OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids [Soil]
Analytical Method: ION SELECTIVE ELECTRODE (ISE)
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): T06
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 2580 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Redox Potential (ORP) |
048 - Redox Potential (ORP)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: ION SELECTIVE ELECTRODE (ISE)
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): T06
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 2580 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Redox Potential (ORP) |
049 - Total Metals OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: ICP/MS
Preparation Method: DIGESTION
Lab Method ID(s): A13, A52
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 6020B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | |
| Antimony | |
| Arsenic | |
| Barium | |
| Beryllium | |
| Bismuth | |
| Boron | |
| Cadmium | |
| Calcium | |
| Chromium | |
| Cobalt | |
| Copper | |
| Iron | |
| Lead | |
| Magnesium | |
| Manganese | |
| Mercury | |
| Molybdenum | |
| Nickel | |
| Potassium | |
| Selenium | |
| Silver | |
| Sodium | |
| Strontium | |
| Thallium | |
| Tin | |
| Titanium | |
| Uranium | |
| Vanadium | |
| Zinc |
051 - Hot Water Extractable Boron
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids [Soil]
Analytical Method: ICP/MS
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): A13, A52
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUPTA, 1967, SOIL SCIENCE 103: 424-428 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Hot Water Extractable Boron (Boron (Hot Water Soluble)) |
053 - Cyanide
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): T43
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 1311 | No | No | Yes |
| SM 4500-CN- E | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Cyanide (WAD) |
054 - Conductivity OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: CONDUCTIVITY METER
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A12
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 2510 B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Conductivity (25˚C) |
056 - pH OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: PH METER
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A2.0
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 4500-H+ B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| pH |
058 - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: GC/MS-HEADSPACE
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A127
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON MECP E3421 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | |
| 1,1-Dichloropropene | |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | |
| 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP) | |
| 1,3-Dichloropropane | |
| Benzene | |
| Bromobenzene | |
| Bromochloromethane | |
| Bromomethane | |
| Chlorodibromomethane | |
| Chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) | |
| Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) | |
| Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12, Freon 12) | |
| Ethylbenzene | |
| Ethylene Dibromide | |
| Hexane (n-Hexane) | |
| m,p-Xylene | |
| o-Xylene | |
| p-Dioxane | |
| Toluene |
059 - Petroleum Hydrocarbons (PHC) OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: GC/FID-HEADSPACE
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A127
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON MECP E3421 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| F1: C6-C10 |
062 - Alkalinity OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: TITRIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A1.0
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 2320 B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (pH 4.5) |
066 - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids [Soil]
Analytical Method: GC/MS-HEADSPACE
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A127
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 524.3 | Yes | Yes | No |
| EPA 624 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | |
| 1,1-Dichloropropene | |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | |
| 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP) | |
| 1,3-Dichloropropane | |
| Benzene | |
| Bromobenzene | |
| Bromochloromethane | |
| Bromomethane | |
| Chloroethane (Ethyl chloride) | |
| Chloromethane (Methyl chloride) | |
| Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12, Freon 12) | |
| Ethylbenzene | |
| Ethylene Dibromide | |
| Hexane (n-Hexane) | |
| m,p-Xylene | |
| o-Xylene | |
| p-Dioxane | |
| Toluene |
067 - Petroleum Hydrocarbons (PHC)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Solids [Soil]
Analytical Method: GC/FID-HEADSPACE
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A127
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCME CWS PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IN SOIL - TIER 1 METHOD, PUBLICATION #1310 | No | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| F1: C6-C10 |
070 - Alkalinity
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A1.1
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 310.2 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (pH 4.5) |
071 - Ammonia
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A42
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 350.1 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Ammonia |
072 - Fecal (Thermotolerant) Coliforms
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: MEMBRANE FILTRATION (M-FC WITH ROSOLIC ACID)
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A10
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 9222 B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Fecal (Thermotolerant) Coliforms |
073 - Nitrate plus Nitrite and Nitrite
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A126
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 353.1 | Yes | Yes | No |
| EPA 354.1 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Nitrate plus Nitrite | |
| Nitrite |
074 - Sulphate (Sulfate)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: TURBIDIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A5.4
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 375.4 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Sulfate |
075 - Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method: DIGESTION
Lab Method ID(s): A58
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 351.2 | Yes | Yes | No |
| SM 4500-NORG D | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen |
076 - Phosphate OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method: DIGESTION
Lab Method ID(s): A23
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 365.3 | Yes | Yes | No |
| ESS 310.2 | Yes | Yes | No |
| SM 4500 P | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Dissolved Reactive Phosphorus | |
| Phosphate | |
| Total Dissolved Phosphorus | |
| Total Phosphorus |
077 - Relative Density
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil
Analytical Method: HYDROMETER
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): O100.10
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D1298-12B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Relative Density |
078 - Acid Number
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil
Analytical Method: TITRIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): O100.6
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D974-14E2 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Acid Number |
079 - Colour
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil
Analytical Method: COLOUR COMPARATOR
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): O100.9
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D1500-12 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Colour |
080 - Moisture
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil
Analytical Method: COULOMETRIC TITRATION
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): O100.02
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D1533 | No | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Water |
081 - Dissolved Gases
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil
Analytical Method: GC/FID
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): O100.1
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D3612 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Acetylene | |
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) | |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | |
| Ethane | |
| Ethene (Ethylene) | |
| Hydrogen | |
| Methane | |
| Nitrogen | |
| Oxygen |
082 - Dielectric Breakdown
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil [Transformer]
Analytical Method: DIELECTRIC TESTER
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): O100.4
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D1816 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Dielectric Strength |
083 - Dielectric Breakdown
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil [Transformer]
Analytical Method: DIELECTRIC TESTER
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): O100.3
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D877-02 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Dielectric Strength |
084 - Furanic Compounds
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil [Transformer]
Analytical Method: HPLC/UV
Preparation Method: EXTRACTION
Lab Method ID(s): O100.8
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D5837 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| 2-Acetylfuran | |
| 2-Furfuryl alcohol | |
| 5-Hydroxymethoxyfurfural | |
| 5-Methylfurfural | |
| Furfural (2-Furaldehyde, Furfuraldehyde) |
085 - Inhibitors
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil
Analytical Method: FTIR
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): O100.16
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D2668 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol (2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)) |
086 - Metals
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil
Analytical Method: ICP/OES
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): O100.14
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D7151 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | |
| Arsenic | |
| Barium | |
| Beryllium | |
| Boron | |
| Cadmium | |
| Calcium | |
| Chromium | |
| Copper | |
| Iron | |
| Lead | |
| Magnesium | |
| Manganese | |
| Molybdenum | |
| Nickel | |
| Silicon | |
| Silver | |
| Sodium | |
| Tin | |
| Tungsten | |
| Vanadium | |
| Zinc |
087 - Oil and Grease
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: GRAVIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A54
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA 1664B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Total Oil and Grease |
088 - Power Factor
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil [Transformer]
Analytical Method: POWER DISSIPATION BRIDGE
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): O100.7
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D924 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Power Dissipation |
089 - Corrosive Sulfur
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil
Analytical Method: VISUAL EXAMINATION
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): O100.13
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D1275 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Corrosive Sulfur |
090 - Interfacial Tension
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil
Analytical Method: TENSIOMETER
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): O100.5
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D971 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Interfacial Tension |
091 - Viscosity (40 degrees)
Field of Accreditation: Petroleum
Matrix: Oil
Analytical Method: VISCOMETER
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): O100.11
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D445 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Kinematic Viscosity |
092 - UV Absorbance OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A125
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 5910 B | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| UV Absorbance | |
| UV Transmittance |
093 - Microcystins OSDWA†
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY (ELISA)
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A88
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABRAXIS (ADDA)-DM ELISA INSTRUCTIONS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Microcystins |
094 - Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method: DIGESTION
Lab Method ID(s): A4
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 5220 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) |
095 - Sulphide
Field of Accreditation: Environmental
Matrix: Water
Analytical Method: COLORIMETRIC
Preparation Method:
Lab Method ID(s): A11
| Method Reference | Modified From | Analytical Method | Preparation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 4500 S2- | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Sulphide (Sulfide) |
† “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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