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Cel Analytical Inc. (Cel-A) is a certified environmental laboratory offering full service chemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology testing for environmental samples. Cel-A is located in downtown San Francisco and is proud to work with clients from all sectors, including federal and state agencies, local municipalities, environmental consulting firms, construction companies, and homeowners.

Our Expertise

• Microbiology, Virology, Parasitology

• Inorganic chemistry

• Molecular biology

• Immunochemistry (ELISA)

• Cell Culture assays

• Product Validation

Sample Types Analyzed

• Water (drinking water, surface water, wastewater, grey-water)

• Soil/Sediment/Sludge & Biosolids

• Food (shellfish, infant formula, juice, imported goods)

• Water filtration devices and water filtration media as part of product evaluation

Molecular Techniques

Cel-A uses quantitative real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR), including microbial source tracking (MST), for the amplification of DNA/RNA to provide our clients with faster and more accurate pathogen identification than traditional microbiological methods.

Microbiology

Through routine monitoring of surface water and drinking water at the local and state level, Cel-A ensures that our clients comply with EPA requirements defined in the ‘Total Coliform Rule’ and the ‘Surface Water Treatment Rule

Cell Biology & Virology

Cel-A currently offers tissue culture assay(s) for evaluating cytotoxicity of biological contaminants in food and environmental samples.

Cell Biology & Virology

Cel-A currently offers tissue culture assay(s) for evaluating cytotoxicity of biological contaminants in food and environmental samples.

Chemistry

Chemical analysis are performed on a variety of environmental matrix types, including soil, water, sediment/biosolids.

Chemiluminescense assays: for detection of chemicals such as estrogen and dioxin in water.

Immunochemistry

Cel-A performs the US EPA’s ADDA-ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) method for the detection of cyanotoxins in source water and surface water. Cel-A also uses chemiluminescence assays for the detection chemicals such as estrogen and dioxin in water.

UCMR4 Cyanotoxins
Cel- A is currently participating in the upcoming UCMR 4 approval program for detection of cyanotoxins by ADDA-ELISA. Cel-A provides comprehensive cyanotoxin testing for surface water and will perform cyanotoxin testing for public water systems (PWS) across the country during the UCMR4 monitoring period (2018-2020).
WBE/LBE/DBE Status
Cel-A is certified as a Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE), as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP), and as a Local Business Enterprise (LBE) in the City and County of San Francisco. Working with us can help our clients meet the WBE, DBE, or LBE requirements specified for federal, state, and local procurement programs.
Community Involvement
Since 2007, Cel-A has worked closely with the Community College of San Francisco (CCSF) to develop and launch an Environmental Monitoring program. Designed to train the next generation of environmental technicians, this interdisciplinary program focuses on hands-on laboratory and field investigations. To date, Cel-A has provided hands on training to 17 CCSF interns graduating from the program.
CDC-Elite Legionella
Cel-A is currently participating in the CDC’s Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE) Program. Cel-A’s participation in ELITE ensures the laboratory’s legionella testing adheres to rigorous standards and provides clients with reliable testing.
Crypto Proficiency Testing
Cel-A has successfully completed Cryptosporidium Proficiency testing certification for April 2016

82 Mary Street, Suite 2 | San Francisco, CA 94103 | Tel. (415) 882-1690 | Fax. (415) 882-1685