About Us
Providing trusted environmental analytical services to the Midwest and beyond since 1982. If you are looking for a trustworthy testing laboratory that offers precision and accuracy, with unparalleled customer service: Teklab is the gold standard.
Expanding Our Capabilities
We’re thrilled to announce: Our newly built facility is now fully operational.
Located at 120 United Drive in Collinsville, we warmly welcome you to stop by and inquire if you are interested in quality analytical testing. A special thanks to ARCO and Fenix Construction for their skillful execution of the concrete tilt-up process. Your dedication, precision, and partnership are deeply appreciated.
Likewise, it’s been an incredible experience working with such a committed team. As we settle into our new space, we will be gracefully expanding our capabilities and utilizing our advanced facilities to promote methodical processes while providing our employees a safe and ergonomic workspace that will serve their needs.
Our History of Dedication
Established in Collinsville, Illinois and founded during the year 1982, Teklab has harbored a strong reputation in the industry by offering thoroughly accurate testing with friendly customer service. We are proud to have grown into a robust full-service environmental laboratory providing comprehensive testing services across the Midwest and beyond. From humble beginnings, we have worked diligently to earn our reputation as a leading environmental testing laboratory in the region. Our team takes immense pride in this hard-earned recognition for quality; Having relied solely on hard work, motivation, and innovation to establish ourselves as a respected presence in the environmental testing and analytical industry.
Fueled by our passion for progress, Teklab is dedicated to advancing and refining analytical processes, constantly evolving our methods to deliver results with greater efficiency and provide exceptional value and service to our clients. By consistently prioritizing people over profits, and always striving to operate as an altruistic company, we’ve cultivated a loyal and ever-growing client base. As our growth continues, Teklab will continue to go great lengths to ensure these fundamental values are maintained. It’s our goal to grow organically, minimizing any impact on our analytical abilities, because we understand how important quick results are and want to avoid any unwanted delays in your project. Additionally, our doors are open to any potential clients that would like a tour of our laboratories.
A Collaborative Approach
Transparency
We undergo regular audits by national accrediting bodies and large clients to ensure consistent validation of our quantification capabilities. Coupled with our own self-monitoring and internal auditing procedures, these efforts allow us to maintain quality assurance mechanisms that exceed industry standards.
Respect
Our approach to people is simple: respect and treat everyone like family. We firmly believe that investing in people to help propel science forward is key to building lasting relationships for prosperity.
Professionalism
Teklab’s environmental science framework adheres to the standardized
TNI methods required for NELAP-accredited analytical laboratories. This commitment to accuracy is paramount to our success and underscores our reputation as a reliable partner for testing and analysis.
What is Environmental Testing?
Environmental testing involves the scientific analysis of environmental samples, such as air, water, soil, sediment, and biological materials, to evaluate their composition and detect contaminants or pollutants. This type of testing helps assess environmental quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect public health and ecosystems.
We serve a diverse clientele, including manufacturing firms, engineering consultancies, and municipal entities. Teklab is proud to be committed to delivering reliable, accurate results that meet the highest industry standards.
Our expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of analyses, including:
- Air quality assessment
- Drinking water analysis
- Groundwater evaluation
- Wastewater testing
- Sludge examination
- Soil analysis
- Oil composition testing
- Special waste characterization
Teklab's Mission
Teklab is dedicated to advancing environmental stewardship through precision, integrity, and innovation in environmental testing. A NELAP-accredited laboratory, we deliver solutions tailored to the unique needs of clients across diverse sectors, including drinking water safety, hazardous waste characterization, and specialized industrial analyses. Our mission is to ensure the safety and sustainability of natural resources while empowering businesses, communities, and institutions to make informed, responsible decisions. With expertise spanning wet chemistry, advanced instrumentation, and a wide range of testing methods, we provide accurate, reliable data that meets the highest regulatory and project-specific standards.
Our unwavering commitment to quality is matched only by our dedication to safety. Guided by our Quality Assurance team, our comprehensive quality control program is continuously refined to enhance the client experience.
We understand the critical importance of delivering trustworthy, accurate, and legally defensible results. To achieve this, we meticulously document and interpret all Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) data, ensuring transparency and reliability. We encourage both current and prospective clients to visit our facility and review our robust QA/QC program firsthand. We take pride in fostering long-term partnerships by offering exceptional service and support, rooted in transparency and trust.
Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business by The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion
Registered in the U.S. Government System for Award Monitoring (SAM)
Whether helping schools and daycares achieve lead compliance, assisting pharmaceutical manufacturers with wastewater management, or guiding industries through hazardous waste protocols, Teklab is a dependable ally for regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility.
Recognizing that technology and innovation drive progress, we continually invest in state-of-the-art laboratory capabilities and uphold rigorous quality standards to set the benchmark for excellence in environmental analysis.
Analytical Reporting Levels
Level 1
Provides a basic overview report which includes details about the results of the analysis.
Level 2
Includes the general report of analysis results along with a comprehensive Quality Control (QC) report, which encompasses client samples, among other data. An Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) is available upon request.
Level 3
Offers the analytical report of analysis results, a QC report, a Dates report, and a Sample Summary report. This includes a supplemental EDD as well.
Level 4
Includes all components from Level 3, along with a raw data package that features preparation runs, internal standard summaries, initial calibration data, and injection logs. This level is the most complete, offering our full analytical reporting capabilities with customized EDD upon request.