Published on New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center (https://wadsworth.org)

Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer

As the EPA-designated reference laboratory for NY State, the Environmental Organic and Inorganic Chemical Analysis Laboratory develops and maintains capacity and capability for the analysis of water, soil, air and consumer products for a variety of organic and inorganic environmental contaminants.  

These world class laboratories are well equipped with a wide range of analytical instrumentation.  Analytical methods are developed and accredited using state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation. 

The analysis of environmental samples is conducted under appropriate regulatory standards, while the analysis of clinical specimens is carried out under CLIA 33D0654341[1].  

Ongoing research activities include environmental monitoring and surveillance of trace elements, legacy pollutants including PCBs, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and emerging contaminants including pharmaceuticals, cannabis products, chemical threat agents, volatile organic compounds, disinfection byproducts, cyanotoxins, and testing of personal care products, asbestos, childhood lead poisoning, and sanitary chemistry.  

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