PT samples span the scope of environmental testing including organic, inorganic, microbial and designated substances in a variety of matrices.

Routine Environmental Analyses

Regular proficiency testing (PT) participation is a requirement of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard, and successful scores are necessary to maintain our Scope of Accreditation. Paracel has participated in PT programs since 1985, including those offered by CALA, PT Canada, AIHA, and other accredited providers.

PT samples span the scope of environmental testing including organic, inorganic, microbial and designated substances in a variety of matrices.

Microbial Analyses

Paracel has been recognized as AIHA Environmental Microbiology Proficiency Analytical Testing (EMPAT) participants since 1999 and remains one of its longest standing participants. Paracel meets all of the laboratory selection criteria pursuant to the Canada Labour Code, Part II, for the identification of microbials in indoor air for the Workplace Health and Public Safety Programme (WHPSP). We are also one of the most experienced Canadian laboratories in the identification of fungi to species level and our microbial analysis is accredited through CALA.

Bacteria Analyses

Paracel participates in semi-annual proficiency studies for bacteria including Legionella, Escherichia coli, total and fecal coliforms, and heterotrophic plate count in water.