SERVICES

 

Asbestos (PLM)	Turnaround Time
Bulk Vermiculite	1–2 days
Bulk Material	1–2 days
Vinyl Tile	1–2 days
Bacteria
Total Bacterial Count	3–5 days
Total Bacterial Count with Gram Stain (+ or -)	5–7 days
Total Bacterial Count with Genius ID (Top 3)	5–7 days
Total Bacterial Count with Genius ID (Top 5)	5–7 days
Total Coliforms/E. coli (surface or water)	3–5 days
Mold — Non–Viable Analysis
Spore Trap	1 day
Tape Lift (full abundant organism identification)	1 day
Tape Lift (Stachybotrys identification only)	1 day
Rush Service — Please call ahead	Same day if sample arrives by 10am
3 Hour Rush Service — Must call ahead	3 hours (sample must arrive before 2pm)
Weekend/Holiday Service — Must call ahead	Please call
Mold — Viable Analysis
Air Sample	7 days
Swab	7 days
Bulk Material (swab and tape lift)	7 days
Premium Fungal Analysis — Full Species ID	7-14 days
Digital Macro or Micro Photos (up to 4)	pre–analysis request
Particle Analysis
Broad Particle Analysis	1 day
Fiberglass Only	1 day
Soot/Ash Only	1–3 days
Specific Particle Analysis	1–3 days
Radon
Analysis of 2 ion chambers owned by inspector	Same day
Analysis of 2 ion chambers borrowed from IMS	Same day
Additional Services
IMS Laboratory can and does perform additional analytical services that are not listed on this site. Please contact IMS Laboratory for service and pricing details.