McCampbell Analytical, Inc. (MAI) is a full-service analytical testing laboratory located in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing accredited analytical chemistry, environmental testing, and laboratory analysis for a wide range of industries. We offer comprehensive analytical testing solutions including water quality testing, wastewater and stormwater analysis, soil testing, soil vapor sampling, internal vapor analysis testing, hazardous waste characterization, and advanced metals analysis using ICP-OES and ICP-MS.
Our analytical chemistry laboratory supports ASTM, EPA, and state regulatory methods, including ASTM D1946-90, PFAS analysis, UCMR5 compliance testing, microplastics testing, and volatile and semi-volatile organic compound (VOC/SVOC) testing. MAI also performs wet chemistry, microbiological testing, aquatic toxicity testing, and fuel analysis for gas and diesel.
With specialized capabilities in analytical bench testing, custom method development, R&D services, preparative clean-up, and complex matrix evaluation, MAI provides defensible data and fast turnaround for environmental consultants, municipalities, industry, manufacturing, and remediation projects. We also offer courier service, pharmaceutical testing, refrigeration gas analysis, CA Title 22 hazardous waste determinations, UST removal support, and Tier 1 & Tier 2 remediation testing.
From routine compliance monitoring to advanced analytical problem-solving, MAI delivers reliable, accredited laboratory results backed by more than 30 years of expertise.
MAI provides comprehensive environmental testing for water, soil, air, sediment, wastewater, and hazardous materials. Our accredited laboratory uses EPA, ASTM, and state-approved methods to deliver fast, defensible compliance data for consultants, industrial facilities, municipalities, and environmental engineering firms.
Our CA ELAP and NELAP-accredited aquatic toxicology lab provides freshwater and marine bioassay testing to evaluate toxicity impacts from effluent, stormwater, and remediation projects. We offer definitive, screening, and chronic toxicity testing to help meet NPDES, stormwater, and industrial wastewater permit requirements.
McCampbell Analytical offers advanced PFAS testing with ultra-trace detection limits for 40+ PFAS compounds in soil and groundwater and 18 compounds in drinking water. Accredited under CA ELAP, NELAP, and DoD ELAP, we support regulatory compliance, litigation support, wastewater monitoring, and drinking-water PFAS action levels using EPA Methods 537.1, 533, and 1633.
MAI offers easy, affordable testing packages for homeowners and well owners, covering bacteria, metals, nitrates, hardness, and general water quality. We provide sampling kits, clear instructions, and fast results—helping you ensure safe drinking water for your household.
As an approved commercial laboratory for UCMR 5, MAI provides full testing for all 30 UCMR contaminants—including PFAS and lithium—using EPA-validated methods. Our team supports public water systems with compliant reporting, fast turnaround times, and secure client-portal access.
Our materials laboratory identifies unknown solids, minerals, corrosion scale, crystalline silica, and industrial residues using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and ATR-IR spectroscopy. We also provide NIOSH-compliant respirable silica testing for workplace safety, industrial hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
Accredited metals testing using ICP-OES and ICP-MS for soil, water, wastewater, and hazardous waste. We provide TTLC, STLC, and TCLP extractions with fast, defensible results for regulatory compliance and landfill disposal.
Explore our additional capabilities including custom R&D services, in-depth ORC bench studies for oxidative treatment systems, and preparative clean-up techniques for complex matrices. If your analytical challenge isn’t listed here, give us a call — we’ll work with you to develop the right solutio
MAI offers enhanced organic-lead analysis using dual GC-MS/MS systems—delivering ultra-low detection limits, improved selectivity and fast turnaround for soil and water investigations. Ideal for former fuel-site redevelopments, UST monitoring and residual contamination assessments.
MAI performs advanced microplastics analysis in drinking water, surface water, wastewater, and environmental samples using validated microscopy-based identification. We quantify particle size, morphology, and polymer type to support regulatory compliance, watershed monitoring, and research programs.
MAI provides highly sensitive nitrosamine testing—including NDMA, NDEA, NDBA, and others—using EPA Method 521.1 instrumentation capable of detecting down to 2 ng/L. Ideal for drinking water systems, remediation, and industrial process monitoring where nitrosamine formation is a concern.
Using state-of-the-art LC-MS/MS methods, MAI detects 6-PPD-Q and related tire-additive transformation products at ultra-low concentrations in stormwater, surface water, and runoff samples. Our testing supports stormwater permits, fisheries impact studies, and environmental research tied to salmonid toxicity.
McCampbell Analytical, Inc. is independently owned and is National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) accredited as well as California State certified by the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, certification #1644. MAI also maintains certifications from AIHA, USDA and DOD ELAP.
For over 30 years, MAI has been providing excellence in quality and service, utilizing a highly trained team of chemists, environmental specialists and support staff. Our state of the art laboratory equipment, coupled with our instrument redundancy and highly trained staff, ensures excellent data quality and successful on-time completion of large projects. Our standard turnaround time is five business days for most analysis and we offer rush analysis ranging from one to four days..
Our superior customer service and unparalleled technical excellence ensures that you receive complete and accurate data in a timely manner. We are proud of the quality of our work, and invite you to become our client and colleague. Our goal is to serve you with excellence, from sample receipt to report delivery. If we can be of service, or if you have any questions, please contact our knowledgeable staff at 1-877-252-9262 or drop us an email.
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