ECPC Research and Analytical Laboratory Ad_by Wilfred John S.

LIST OF TESTING SERVICES OFFERED

A. WATER and WASTEWATER
A.1. Physical & Chemical analysis:		Method	Test Fee / sample
1	*pH                                                        Glass electrode		75.00
2	Color                                                Visual Comparison		50.00
3	Conductivity                                       4 electrode cell		95.00
4	Salinity                                                  4 electrode cell		95.00
5	Thermometer		70.00
6	*Biochemical Oxygen Demand	5-day test	690.00
7	*Dissolved Oxygen                          Azide Modification		145.00
8	*Total Suspended Solids	Gravimetric	180.00
9	*Total Dissolved Solids	Gravimetric	285.00
10	Total Dissolved Solids	4 electrode cell	95.00
11	*Settleable Solids	Gravimetric	70.00
12	Oil & Grease                              Gravimetric-partition		415.00
13	Hardness                                                          EDTA Titrimetric		196.00
14	Phosphate                                                        Stannous Chloride		330.00
A.2. Microbiological analysis:
1	Total Coliform	MTFT
	*For wastewater		550.00
	For drinking water		328.00
2	Fecal Coliform	MTFT
	*For wastewater		753.00
	For drinking water		530.00
3	Heterotrophic Plate Count	Pour Plate	295.00
	Package test for drinking water		760.00
B. FOOD PRODUCTS
1	Alcohol test	Ebulliometer	60.00
2	Ash Content	Gravimetric	210.00
3	Moisture	Air Oven	180.00
4	Moisture             Thermogravimetric using moisture analyzer		95.00
5	Salinity	Refractometer	50.00
6	Water Activity                             Dielectric humidity using                                            water activity meter		145.00

    

C. SOIL
1	Ash Content	Gravimetric	210.00
2	Carbon leaf litter	Gravimetric	385.00
3	Moisture	Air Oven	200.00
4	Organic Matter	Walkley-Black	250.00
D. PLANT SANITATION and MONITORING
1	Air load		295.00
2	Swab test		295.00
Other Services
1	Gram Staining (per slide)		100.00
2	Photomicroscopy (per image)		100.00
3	Sterilization		200.00
NOTE: Use of the laboratory facility (fee depends on the item of the facility and the  number of hours used)           : If sample preparation is required additional fee of P100 shall be collected.

Food Testing Unit Blessing and Awarding of Laboratory Certificates

LABORATORY ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION

1. Department of Health Accredited Water Testing Laboratory, No.257
2. DENR-EMB Recognized Laboratory, C.R. No.058/2010

ECPC Building/Laboratory

CONTACT US

Environmental Conservation and Protection Center

Capitol Compound, Alabel, Sarangani Province

Jelyn E. Apura

Executive Director/Quality Manager

Engr. Helen B. Buyco

Laboratory Manager

Telefax: (63)083-508-3501

email: ecpclab08@yahoo.com

LABORATORY FUNCTIONS

The ECPC Research and Laboratory Division has two sections: the Chemistry Section and the Microbiology Section. Its main functions are the following:

1.      To conduct chemical, physical, and microbiological analysis for water and waste-water, soil, and food samples.

2.      To provide technical support to collaborative projects with the government and   non-government agencies, private sectors, academe, and the community;

3.      To assist students and other individuals in various researches by providing them access to the different facilities and equipment available at the laboratory;

4.        To assist with other technical services divisions in developing database generated from laboratory analytical results, and;

5.      To provide consultation and training related to the function of the laboratory.