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Protect your investment with professional Meth testing

Certified laboratory testing for homebuyers and real estate professionals. Get peace of mind with accurate, fast results from our accredited facility.  

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Why professional testing matters

Methamphetamine contamination in homes poses serious health risks and often can’t be detected by sight or smell alone. Professional testing is the only reliable way to uncover hidden contamination before purchasing a property, helping you avoid unexpected and costly remediation after you’ve moved in.

When to test:

  • Before buying a home – to avoid inheriting hidden contamination and the high costs of cleanup.
  • When renting out or moving into a rental property – to protect both tenants and landlords from liability and health risks.
  • After suspicious activity – such as unusual chemical odors, excessive security measures, or heavy traffic to and from a property.
  • If children, elderly, or people with health issues will live in the home – since they are especially vulnerable to contamination.
  • When remodeling or tearing out walls/floors – hidden contamination can spread once materials are disturbed.


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Why choose ALS?

100K+

Tests completed

0.1 µg

Detection limit

50+

Years of service

Our simple 3-step process

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1. Order your kit

Order now and we will ship your testing kit within 24 hours. 

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2. Collect sample

Follow our detailed instructions to collect surface samples from key areas. No experience is required. 

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3. Get results

Ship back using our prepaid label. Receive detailed lab results within a week. 

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FAQs

  • What is methamphetamine surface wipe sampling?
    Meth surface sampling involves using a methanol-wetted wipe or gauze inside a 100 cm² template area to collect potential contamination. The wipe is analyzed in a laboratory using NIOSH Method 9111 (LC/MS) to determine methamphetamine residue levels.
  • What surfaces should be tested?
    • Cold air returns 
    • Furnace cold air plenums 
    • Heat vents 
    • Bathroom vents 
    • Walls and other suspected surfaces 
     
  • How much contamination can be detected?
    The laboratory reporting limit is 0.1 µg per sample. This helps ensure even small amounts of meth contamination can be identified.
  • How are results interpreted?
    • The total methamphetamine mass recovered on each wipe sample is reported by the laboratory.
    • When a single wipe is used to sample multiple discrete areas, the total result is divided by the number of areas sampled to determine an average result per area.
    • Results are then normalized to a 100 cm² surface area, which is the standard basis used by most state and local regulatory agencies when establishing methamphetamine cleanup criteria.
    • The adjusted, area-normalized result (µg/100 cm²) is compared directly to the applicable regulatory cleanup limits to determine compliance.
  • What materials and equipment are used?
    • Methanol-wetted wipes (or GhostWipes™) 
    • A 100 cm² template 
    • Collection tubes 
    • Gloves 
    • Chain of Custody (COC) form for the lab. 
  • How do I submit samples to the lab? 
    1. Place the wipe into the collection tube. 
    2. Label with sample ID, date and location. 
    3. Complete the chain-of-custody form. 
    4. Deliver or ship samples to: 

    ALS

    ATTN: West side receiving

    960 W LeVoy Drive

    Salt Lake City,

    UT 84123

  • Who do I contact with questions?

    Call 801-266-7700 for assistance from our testing experts. 

What to expect

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Ready-to-test kit
Each kit comes fully equipped with a sampling wipe, a 100 cm2 template, a collection container, and an easy-to-follow quick guide.
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3-day turnaround
Our turnaround time is three business days, from sample receipt to final report.
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2-day shipping
We provide two-day shipping both ways, with a pre-paid return label included in every order.

 

 

Why use a certified lab?

Methamphetamine contamination is a serious health hazard that requires professional laboratory analysis. Don’t rely on unreliable at-home test strips or unaccredited labs.  
AIHA-LAP accredited 

Our laboratory meets the highest standards for industrial hygiene testing. insuring reliable, court-admissible results.

Ultra-sensitive detection

We can detect contamination as low as 0.1 μg/100cm2 — far more sensitive than field test kits, which can miss dangerous levels.

Legal documentation

Our reports are court-admissible and accepted by state agencies, banks, and insurance companies for remediation verification.

 

 

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