Environmental Laboratory
About Our Laboratories
Metropolitan Solutions Group provides laboratory services in key locations, including San Diego, CA, Bremerton, WA, and Portsmouth, VA, strategically positioned to serve naval fleet concentration areas to provide all industry laboratory testing requirements. All Metropolitan Labs are equipped with state-of-the-art chemical testing equipment and staffed by competent technicians ready to assist with all testing requirements. Metro provides transparent pricing and rapid turn-around times, leaving no room for ambiguity regarding performance expectations. When unique testing methods are required, Metropolitan Lab Technicians have the expertise to develop innovative, cost-effective processes for accomplishing specific testing needs.
Recognizing that the Naval Ship Repair infrastructure is the cornerstone of fleet readiness, our mission is to support the maintenance needs of our ship repair customers and to ensure the safety of the professionals dedicated to keeping Naval Vessels prepared for operations at sea.
Turn-around Time Classifications
Metro Labs Turn-around time classifications are clear and concise. Our facilities open at 7:00am to assist with same day and expedited testing. Late night and weekend drop-offs are available by request.
| Classification | Results Provided | Sample Drop Off Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | Next Day By 5 PM | Anytime |
| 1 Day Rush | Next Day By Noon | Before 10 AM |
| Same Day | Same Day By 5 PM | 8 AM |
| Urgent Rush | ≤ 6 Hrs, Night, Weekends | Must Call |
| TCLP 1 Day | 30 Hours | 8 AM |
Common Tests
Here is a list of common environmental laboratory tests we perform for our clients. It is not an all-inclusive list. A more detailed listing can be found on a Metro Labs line card.
| Category | Analyte |
|---|---|
| Inorganics | Metals (incls. Mercury) Hexavalent chromium (Cr6). RCRA 8 TCLP TTLC STLC Oil & Grease TSS COD PH Silica |
| Organics (oil) | Particle count Metals (incls. Mercury) Percent water Flash Point |
| Organics (non-oil) | PCB Volatiles Semi Volatiles Pesticides TPH DRO GRO |
| Water | E.coli/Total Coliform |
| Indoor Air | Asbestos Mold |
The Importance of Accreditation
Laboratory accreditation is the process by which chemical analysis laboratories are evaluated and tested according to stringent and widely accepted criteria for quality, accuracy, reliability, and efficiency. The accreditation process is designed to ensure that laboratories provide reliable results and to minimize the prevalence of testing errors. It is a significant tool in assuring the quality of environmental data and it lends credence to the results that come from accredited facilities. Laboratory accreditation is the best assurance that the data you are relying on was generated in a competent laboratory.
Labs Accreditations:
- Virginia Laboratory: National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program certified. Metropolitan Solutions VELAP Certificate
- Callifornia Laboratory: National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program certified. Metropolitan Solutions CA ELAP Certificate
- California Laboratory: AIHA LAP (American Industrial Hygiene Association Laboratory Accreditation Program) certified. Metropolitan Solutions AIHA LAP Certificate
- Bremerton Laboratory:WA ELAP (National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program.) Metropolitan Solutions Washington Ecology Certificate
Environmental Expertise
Over the past 30 years, the professional staff at Metropolitan Solutions Group has provided a wide variety of consulting services to government agencies, law firms and commercial property lenders and owners. Metropolitan Solutions Group President & CEO, David Spinazzola, was selected by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be one of the 24 industry professionals to develop asbestos regulations as required by the U.S. Congress in the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). These rules later became the basis for all state asbestos regulations.
The U.S. Department of State used Metropolitan Solutions Group to train workers in Pakistan, Korea, and Russia in proper techniques for removing and replacing asbestos. Law firms have also used Metropolitan Solutions Group as an expert witness when involved in litigation concerning the presence of asbestos in Federal buildings.
Laboratory Locations
Southern California
2403 Hoover Ave
National City, CA 91950
619-333-2445
Virginia
1420 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
757-853-4000
Washington
423 Pacific Ave., Suite 105
Bremerton, WA 98337
360-799-5699
Portsmouth, VA
National City, CA
Bremerton, WA
Laboratory Resources
Downloads
Chain of Custody Form and Instructions
Requests
The Metropolitan Solutions Lab History
The Metropolitan Laboratories began 30 years ago when analyzing facilities for the presence of asbestos in building materials as well as air samples that were taken during abatement projects. Our laboratory services evolved into providing heavy metal and water analysis for contractors who work on United States Navy ships where accuracy of the analysis and timely turn-around periods are critical for military readiness.
Today, Metropolitan Laboratories offer a wide range of testing that includes a full complement of tests for inorganic, organic and indoor air analysis. Typical clients include consulting firms, federal and state government agencies and private contractors. Metropolitan Laboratories possess state accreditations as well as an industry accreditation by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).
Our Clients
Let’s talk about Experience.
“Over the past 35 years, Metro Labs has developed a significant breadth and depth to our laboratory testing offerings.”
-David Spinazzolo, CEO Metropolitan Solutions
Contact our Laboratories for Pricing and Quotes.
Call Us At
877-844-0021
Locations
Virginia (Corporate Headquarters)
1420 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Southern California
2403 Hoover Ave
National City, CA 91950
Washington
423 Pacific Ave., Suite 105
Bremerton, WA 98337