Researchers Identify Hexavalent Chromium in Los Angeles Wildfire Cleanup Zones

LA Testing provides chromium-6 testing and laboratory services to help assess environmental exposure risks associated with urban wildfires.

Huntington Beach, California, October 15, 2026   Researchers from the University of California, Davis and UCLA have identified airborne hexavalent chromium, commonly referred to as chromium-6, in cleanup zones associated with the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires. The peer-reviewed study found that concentrations of the carcinogenic metal persisted in the air months after the fires and may have traveled several miles beyond the immediate burn areas. According to the researchers, chromium-6 nanoparticles were detected in and.......[Read More] [All News]

Asbestos in Settled Dust - Sampling & Analysis

LA Testing provides Fast Lab Results for Asbestos in Dust and more

Asbestos in Dust Sampling & Testing – Professional Laboratory Analysis by LA Testing Expert Asbestos Dust Testing and Laboratory Analysis Asbestos-containing dust can be a serious environmental and indoor air quality concern in residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings. When asbestos-containing materials are disturbed during renovation, demolition, construction, maintenance, or natural disasters, microscopic asbestos fibers may become airborne and eventually settle on floors, walls, furniture, equipment, and.......[Read More] [All News]

California Microbiology Testing Labs

Food, Water, Air and Soil Microbiology Testing Laboratory

Microbiology Testing California – Environmental, Water, Food & Bacteria Testing Laboratories EMSL Analytical, Inc. – Professional Microbiology Laboratory Testing Services Throughout California EMSL Analytical, Inc. provides comprehensive microbiology testing services in California for businesses, environmental consultants, industrial hygienists, food manufacturers, healthcare facilities, water treatment professionals, property managers, restoration contractors and homeowners. Our laboratory network offers.......[Read More] [All News]

California Organizations Encouraged to Prioritize the Indoor Environment During National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month

LA Testing supports schools, businesses, healthcare facilities, and property owners across California with comprehensive indoor environmental testing services.

Huntington Beach, California, October 13, 2026   October marks National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the environmental conditions inside buildings that can impact occupant health, comfort, and performance. Throughout California, LA Testing is encouraging building owners, facility managers, employers, schools, healthcare providers, and property managers to take proactive steps to assess and improve indoor air quality (IAQ). From office buildings and schools to healthcare.......[Read More] [All News]

California Fire Prevention Month Highlights Lasting Environmental Impacts of Fires

LA Testing encourages Californians to recognize and address smoke-related contaminants and other indoor environmental hazards that can remain after a fire.

Huntington Beach, California, October 8, 2026   Every October, Fire Prevention Month highlights the importance of reducing fire risks in homes, businesses, and schools. For Californians, where wildfires and structure fires remain ongoing concerns, the effects of a fire can continue long after the flames are extinguished. Some of the most significant impacts are often the least visible. Smoke and soot can travel throughout a building, settling on surfaces and infiltrating furnishings, building materials, and HVAC systems. Even.......[Read More] [All News]

Los Angeles Asbestos Testing Labs

TEM, PLM & PCM Asbestos Testing

TEM Asbestos Testing in Los Angeles, CA LA Testing provides professional Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) asbestos testing and analysis for Los Angeles, Southern California and clients throughout the region. With asbestos laboratory locations in South Pasadena, CA and Huntington Beach, CA, LA Testing provides convenient access to advanced asbestos analytical services for environmental consultants, industrial hygienists, asbestos professionals, contractors, property managers, government agencies and other professionals requiring reliable.......[Read More] [All News]

Children’s Health Month: Protecting California Children Through Healthier Indoor Environments

LA Testing emphasizes the importance of identifying environmental hazards in California homes, schools, childcare facilities, and communities where children live, learn, and play.

Huntington Beach, California, October 2, 2026   October is National Children’s Health Month, highlighting the crucial role healthy environments play in protecting children across California. Children spend significant time indoors and may be more vulnerable to environmental pollutants than adults due to biological and behavioral differences that can increase exposure risk. California’s diverse climate, geography, and environmental conditions also present unique challenges, including mold, lead, asbestos, volatile.......[Read More] [All News]

Air-O-Cell Cassettes Available at all LA Testing & EMSL Laboratory Locations

Pick up your Air-O-Cell Cassettes at Local Labs and Stop Paying for Overnight Shipping

Buy Air-O-Cell Cassettes at LA Testing & EMSL Laboratory Locations Air-O-Cell® cassettes are widely used by mold inspectors, indoor air quality professionals, environmental consultants, restoration contractors, industrial hygienists and other professionals to collect airborne particles for microscopic analysis. Customers looking to buy Air-O-Cell cassettes can obtain sampling supplies through participating LA Testing and EMSL Analytical laboratory locations. Having access to Air-O-Cell cassettes through laboratory locations provides.......[Read More] [All News]