Radiochemistry Testing Services
Contacts:
Dustin MayEnvironmental Lab Supervisor
(319) 335-4500
dustin-may@uiowa.edu
- SHL is certified in accordance with the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) for regulated drinking water analyses and can provide testing for compliance with SDWA.
- SHL is accredited for the analysis of urine for tritium and gamma emitters in accordance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program. SHL can provide analysis of other radionuclides upon request.
| ANALYTE | METHOD | MATRIX | SAMPLE BOTTLE/VOLUME |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAMMA EMITTERS | EPA 901.1 | Various Liquids (including Milk, Urine, Water, etc.) | 1 Gallon Plastic, Unpreserved, (3800 mL) |
| GAMMA EMITTERS | EPA LV PAGE 92 | Various Solids | 1 Wipe or 1 Gallon Plastic Baggie, (700-1000g) |
| GROSS ALPHA | EPA 00-02 | Water | 1 Gallon Plastic, Unpreserved, (3800 mL) |
| GROSS ALPHA/BETA | EPA 900.0 | Water | 1 Gallon Plastic, Unpreserved, (3800 mL) |
| GROSS ALPHA/BETA | ORISE AP1 | Various Solids (including Soil, Filters, Wipes, etc.) | Wipes/Quart Plastic Baggie, (1 Wipe) |
| IODINE-131 | EPA 901.1 | Various Liquids (including Milk, Urine, Water, etc.) | 1 Gallon Plastic, Unpreserved, (3800 mL) |
| RADON-222 | SM 7500 Rn-B | Water | 2 – 40 mL Glass Vials, (80 mL) |
| RADIUM-226 | EPA 903.0 | Water | 1 Gallon Plastic, Unpreserved, (3800 mL) |
| RADIUM-228 | EPA 904.0 | Water | 1 Gallon Plastic, Unpreserved, (3800 mL) |
| RADIUM COMBINED | EPA 903.0/904.0 | Water | 1 Gallon Plastic, Unpreserved, (3800 mL) |
| RADIUM 226/228 | EPA LV pg. 92 | Solid | 1 Gallon Plastic Baggie, (700-1000 g) |
| POLONIUM-210 | RAD SOP 13.26 | Soil, Urine, Water | 1 Gallon Plastic, Unpreserved/Quart Plastic Baggie (3800 mL/500 g) |
| SEALED SOURCE WIPE TEST | RAD SOP 13.24 | Surface | Wipes, (1 Wipe) |
| SURFACE CONTAMINATION WIPE TEST | RAD SOP 13.17 | Surface | Wipes, (1 Wipe) |
| STRONTIUM-89/90 | EPA 905.0 | Water | 1 Gallon Plastic, Unpreserved, (3800 mL) |
| STRONTIUM-89/90 | SM 20.2 | Milk | 1 Gallon Plastic, Unpreserved, (3800 mL) |
| TRITIUM | EPA 906.0 | Water | 1 Amber Glass, (120 mL) |
| TRITIUM | EPA H-01 | Various Liquids & Solids, (including Urine, Water, Soil, Food, Tissue, etc.) | Variable, contact laboratory for more information |
| URANIUM | SM 7500 U-C | Water | 1 Gallon Plastic, Unpreserved, (3800 mL) |
Testing for other radionuclides of interest may be arranged. Please contact Dustin May for more information.
Last updated July 6, 2017
