USA based ICP testing

[adamsfour]

With the recent announcement of ICP-Analysis going away we are left with a big hole with no US based ICP testing. I am aware there are a number of overseas options that offer US hubs for sending in samples. But turn around time can be upwards of two weeks. In addition they are expensive. Although ICP-Analysis had their limitations test results for me at least was received in 3-5 days. The only work around I have found is paying priority mail to ATK hub in California. This gets results in 8-10 days. But we are looking at 50 dollars per test run. Hopefully someone will see an opportunity and pick up
The service. ICP-Analysis will be missed.

 

[TokenReefer]

Pretty sure Reef Labs is in the US

Edit: I agree though. Seems like turn around time might be important for some people

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

ICP-Analysis will be missed.

I don’t think it’s a loss, but that just my opinion. There have been and still are better options.

 

[BZOFIQ]

I don’t think it’s a loss, but that just my opinion. There have been and still are better options.

@Randy Holmes-Farley

If you had to pick one, which would you "endorse"

OK to PM me.

 

[rtparty]

What good are fast results when they’re horribly inaccurate and unreliable?

 

[adamsfour]

And what makes you think they were inaccurate

 

[TBSB2019]

Reef Labs is in Tampa FL. I have used them and they have a pretty nice setup that can be exported to Excel

 

[rtparty]

And what makes you think they were inaccurate

They were thoroughly vetted and tested by many of us.

The owner got on here and argued with Randy over basic chemistry principles. He was wrong btw

He’s been caught numerous times making claims that are factually incorrect.

He had no clue ICP machines need to be properly vented with pure fresh air to run them properly

The list goes on and on

 

[GARRIGA]

Reef Labs is in Tampa FL. I have used them and they have a pretty nice setup that can be exported to Excel

Claim 98% accuracy. Assuming that's valid then this for me would be a great option being I'm in south Florida. Turnaround would be the quickest solution for me.

 

[adamsfour]

I just looked at them. My issue is the whole purpose of sending sample in is a snap shot of all parameters to include Alkalinity, nitrate, and phosphate. This allows me to 1) compare to trident and trident NP or 2) Hanna. No US based company does that. ATK does and gives me a complete picture. The down side is it takes 10 days to two weeks.

 

[TBSB2019]

Claim 98% accuracy. Assuming that's valid then this for me would be a great option being I'm in south Florida. Turnaround would be the quickest solution for me.

I am in Palmetto and mailed it. Usually within a few days it was done. The last one I sent in he got processed in 3 days from receipt. They also have a tracker on their website to show where the sample is at. When I first met the owner, he had a shop in Bradenton called Reef Masters with his brother in law. He pushes/works with Reef Blueprint supplements.

 

[TBSB2019]

I just looked at them. My issue is the whole purpose of sending sample in is a snap shot of all parameters to include Alkalinity, nitrate, and phosphate. This allows me to 1) compare to trident and trident NP or 2) Hanna. No US based company does that. ATK does and gives me a complete picture. The down side is it takes 10 days to two weeks.

They do phosphate (looking at my last test). No to nitrate. Won't alk change with temp?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

@Randy Holmes-Farley

If you had to pick one, which would you "endorse"

OK to PM me.

Oceamo, based on knowing that they have the necessary knowledge to do such tests properly, use a number of techniques including icp-ms as well as others, and have posted some of their uncertainty data here.

 

[BZOFIQ]

Oceamo, based on knowing that they have the necessary knowledge to do such tests properly, use a number of techniques including icp-ms as well as others, and have posted some of their uncertainty data here.

Thank you, 67 euro is probably the priciest option out there; perhaps for a reson.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Thank you, 67 euro is probably the priciest option out there; perhaps for a reson.

$65 in USA.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

They do phosphate (looking at my last test). No to nitrate. Won't alk change with temp?

Alkalinity does not change with temperature.

 

[Snoopy 67]

Fauna Marin, through CoralVue, had my results in less than a week.

 

[GlassMunky]

With the recent announcement of ICP-Analysis going away we are left with a big hole with no US based ICP testing. I am aware there are a number of overseas options that offer US hubs for sending in samples. But turn around time can be upwards of two weeks. In addition they are expensive. Although ICP-Analysis had their limitations test results for me at least was received in 3-5 days. The only work around I have found is paying priority mail to ATK hub in California. This gets results in 8-10 days. But we are looking at 50 dollars per test run. Hopefully someone will see an opportunity and pick up
The service. ICP-Analysis will be missed.

Triton is still in California.

 

[lpramos]

I second Fauna Marin for accuracy and consistency. But, I've seen several posts vaguely saying that you have to send your sample in Thursday or Friday to get the fastest result. Does anyone know anything about that?

 

[Snoopy 67]

I did send mine in near the end of the week wondering because I also heard that they send samples early week.