ICP-MS Test in the USA

[14 foot reef]

I am looking for a USA source for ICP-MS test kits in a larger quantity. Looking for a 12 month, 1 time per month source of the ICP-MC test kits.
Are there any companies offering a 12 count discount?

Only reason asking for a USA supply is to get the first test quicker.

Thanks in advance

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

The ATI Icp tests get shipped to California for testing I had my results back to me in about a week

 

[KStatefan]

I do not know of anyone doing MS besides Oceamo. I get 7 or 8 day turn around if the sample arrives in Houston on one of the days they ship to Austria.

 

[CHSUB]

https://www.reef-labs.com/
Place in Tampa that I am considering, have not tried. Have done one with TM and liked that they tested nutrients. So not sure if I will switch or do another test.

 

[djkms]

https://www.reef-labs.com/
Place in Tampa that I am considering, have not tried. Have done one with TM and liked that they tested nutrients. So not sure if I will switch or do another test.

I live an hour north of Tampa. Sent them a sample and it arrived overnight. Still took them 8 days for results. Plus the OP is looking for a MS test. This is OES.

As far as I know Oceamo and now ATI are the only 2 MS tests available for us. I have been using Oceamo and I am very satisfied with them. It's about 8-9 day turnaround shipping from Florida.

 

[Vested]

I live an hour north of Tampa. Sent them a sample and it arrived overnight. Still took them 8 days for results. Plus the OP is looking for a MS test. This is OES.

As far as I know Oceamo and now ATI are the only 2 MS tests available for us. I have been using Oceamo and I am very satisfied with them. It's about 8-9 day turnaround shipping from Florida.

Same experience with reef labs not a huge fan, also got weird numbers that seems off compared too multiple other companys unfortunately. They also don't test fluoride

 

[Vested]

I do not know of anyone doing MS besides Oceamo. I get 7 or 8 day turn around if the sample arrives in Houston on one of the days they ship to Austria.

Fauna is introducing ms and ati does it, both in germany though. Going to try ATI ms soon they have reasonable pricing as well.

 

[areefer01]

The ATI Icp tests get shipped to California for testing I had my results back to me in about a week

He is looking for MS not OES which ATI uses. And yes, you can get results as quickly as 7 days from California. I range between 7 and 9 days.

OP I know you are looking for the US but right now there is a sale over at Premium Aquatics for Fauna Marin ICP testing kits at 19.00 USD. I know FM uses both types of machines (OES, MS) so maybe shoot FM a message and see if there is any option there. The timing would come down to your protocol, sample collection and shipping timing.

 

[areefer01]

Fauna is introducing ms and ati does it, both in germany though. Going to try ATI ms soon they have reasonable pricing as well.

ATI is OES. I have been using them for a good while now. The question comes down to what level of detail you are looking for. I've used both Oceanmo and ATI and found not much of a difference to warrant the price difference.

 

[KStatefan]

Fauna is introducing ms and ati does it, both in germany though. Going to try ATI ms soon they have reasonable pricing as well.

I knew Fauna had talked about it but did not know if it had been started yet and did not know ATI did MS also

 

[Vested]

ATI is OES. I have been using them for a good while now. The question comes down to what level of detail you are looking for. I've used both Oceanmo and ATI and found not much of a difference to warrant the price difference.

They have 3 different versions, one being ms.

 

[Vested]

I knew Fauna had talked about it but did not know if it had been started yet and did not know ATI did MS also

Yeah I believe they just launched it, claudes most recent yt video its an upgrade to the standard test you add on.

 

[areefer01]

I knew Fauna had talked about it but did not know if it had been started yet and did not know ATI did MS also

FM recently did a small video of their ICP lab and talk about having both machines to include one that focuses only on freshwater.

They have 3 different versions, one being ms.

Thanks - must be new. The price is.

 

[Miami Reef]

I do not know of anyone doing MS besides Oceamo. I get 7 or 8 day turn around if the sample arrives in Houston on one of the days they ship to Austria.

Where are you buying it? Is it true Moonshiners is the only place you can buy it in the US?

I always bought it from Moomshiners, but the shipping adds to the price. I wish they can sell it on Amazon.

 

[KStatefan]

Where are you buying it? Is it true Moonshiners is the only place you can buy it in the US?

I always bought it from Moomshiners, but the shipping adds to the price. I wish they can sell it on Amazon.

I do not think there is anyplace else to purchase the test kits from.

 

[ScottF]

I do not think there is anyplace else to purchase the test kits from.

Are you mailing on a specific day of the week for faster turnaround? I've only sent three in so far and the first one was when they were shut down for the holidays. That one took weeks.

The second one I wasn't thinking about it and I mailed it on Sunday before MLK day. So it sat around for two days before they picked it up.

I mailed the last one on a Tuesday and it took 9 days to get the results. I am also in Florida.

 

[Miami Reef]

Are you mailing on a specific day of the week for faster turnaround? I've only sent three in so far and the first one was when they were shut down for the holidays. That one took weeks.

The second one I wasn't thinking about it and I mailed it on Sunday before MLK day. So it sat around for two days before they picked it up.

I mailed the last one on a Tuesday and it took 9 days to get the results. I am also in Florida.

I sent my Oceamo ICP sample on a Wednesday and got the results after 8 days. I’m in South Florida.

 

[KStatefan]

Are you mailing on a specific day of the week for faster turnaround? I've only sent three in so far and the first one was when they were shut down for the holidays. That one took weeks.

The second one I wasn't thinking about it and I mailed it on Sunday before MLK day. So it sat around for two days before they picked it up.

I mailed the last one on a Tuesday and it took 9 days to get the results. I am also in Florida.

What ever date that will get your samples to Houston on Friday or Monday. For me dropping off at post office on Friday morning seems to get it there on Monday

 

[ScottF]

So it sounds like from here in Miami, the best days are probably Wednesday for arrival in Houston on Friday or Friday for arrival on Monday.

I was going to mail my sample on Monday because ironically, I'm flying to Texas on Tuesday, but maybe I'll wait until Friday.

 

[ryshark]

They have 3 different versions, one being ms.

@Vested have you tried this one yet? If so, what are your thoughts