Universal Research Laboratory

FAQs

FAQs

Welcome to our FAQ section.

We are a NABL Accredited Testing Laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025:2017), accredited for testing in the fields of Water, Wastewater, Pollution & Environment, and Residues & Contaminants in Water.

In addition to our accredited scope, we also provide high-quality analytical and testing services in Soil, Fertilizers, Bio-solids, Microbiology, and Environmental Monitoring.

We also specialize in Endotoxin analysis in dialysis water and offer testing support services for industrial, environmental, and infrastructure projects.

Our testing follows national and international standards such as BIS, CPCB, ISO, and APHA, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and reliability.

Note:
All testing is performed as per NABL, BIS, CPCB, ISO, APHA, and FCO standards, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance with applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.

1. What types of water samples do you test?
We test drinking water, ground water, surface water, swimming pool water, cooling tower water, treated water, packaged drinking water, dialysis water, sewage water, STP/ETP effluent, and industrial wastewater.
2. Are your water testing methods as per BIS standards?
Yes. Drinking water is tested as per IS 10500:2012, packaged drinking water as per IS 14543:2024, and other water categories follow APHA and ISO methodologies.
3. What major parameters are analyzed in drinking water?
We test for pH, hardness, TDS, chloride, fluoride, nitrate, sulphate, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury), and microbiological contamination.
4. Do you perform endotoxin testing in dialysis water?
Yes. We perform Endotoxin (LAL test) analysis in dialysis water to ensure compliance with AAMI and ISO 23500 standards for patient safety.
5. Can you test industrial and sewage wastewater?
Yes. We test both treated and untreated effluents from industries, STPs, and ETPs to ensure compliance with CPCB/SPCB discharge norms.
6. What parameters are analyzed in wastewater?
We analyze pH, BOD, COD, TSS, TDS, oil & grease, nutrients, heavy metals, and other indicators as per CPCB/APHA standards.
7. How often should wastewater be tested?
Testing frequency depends on the type of industry and regulatory requirements — usually monthly or quarterly as per Pollution Control Board guidelines.
8. Do you test sludge or bio-solids from ETP/STP?
Yes. We test sludge, slurry, and press mud for organic matter, nutrient content, and heavy metals to
determine reuse or safe disposal options.
9. Do you provide on-site sampling for water and wastewater?
Yes. Our trained sampling team collects samples using NABL-approved procedures with proper preservation and transport conditions.
10. Are your reports accepted by regulatory authorities?
Yes. Being NABL accredited for water and wastewater, our reports are accepted by SPCB/CPCB and other government departments.

1.What types of air and pollution testing do you perform?
We provide ambient air quality monitoring, work zone air testing, stack emission testing, and ambient/work zone noise monitoring under our NABL-accredited environmental scope.
2. What parameters are tested in ambient air?
We measure PM₁₀, PM₂.₅, SO₂, NOx, O₃, NH₃, Pb, Benzene, Benzo(a)pyrene, As, and Ni as per NAAQS
standards.
3. What is stack emission testing?
Stack testing determines pollutant emissions from industrial stacks, furnaces, or boilers, ensuring compliance with CPCB emission limits.
4. Do you monitor work zone air and noise levels?
Yes. We monitor airborne dust, vapors, fumes, and noise exposure levels in work zones as per CPCB/OSHA standards.
5. How frequently should environmental testing be done?
Industries are required to conduct quarterly or half-yearly environmental testing, depending on their consent conditions.
6. Are your instruments calibrated and traceable?
Yes. All our instruments are periodically calibrated and traceable to NABL standards, ensuring accurate and reliable results.

1. What microbiological tests do you perform?
We perform total bacterial count, total coliforms, E. coli, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, yeast, and mold testing in water, wastewater, and environmental samples.
2. Do you test drinking water for microbial contamination?
Yes. Drinking water is tested for E. coli and total coliforms as per IS 1622 and APHA standard methods.
3. Do you provide Legionella testing for cooling towers?
Yes. We perform Legionella testing to ensure cooling tower and HVAC system hygiene.
4. How long does microbiological testing take?
Most tests are completed within 2–5 days, depending on incubation and confirmation requirements.
5. Are your microbiological test methods internationally recognized?
Yes. We use BIS, ISO, and APHA approved methods recognized by national and international agencies.

1. Do you offer soil testing services?
Yes. We test agricultural, industrial, and environmental soils for fertility and contamination assessments.
2. What parameters are analyzed in soil testing?
We test for pH, EC, organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulphur, and micronutrients like Zn, Cu, Fe, and Mn.
3. Do you analyze soil for heavy metals and pollution?
Yes. We test for lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, chromium, and other contaminants.
4. Do you test fertilizers?
Yes. We test organic and chemical fertilizers for NPK, pH, moisture, and compliance with FCO (Fertilizer Control Order) standards.
5. How does soil and fertilizer testing help users?
Our results help optimize fertilizer application, improve soil health, and enhance agricultural productivity.
6. Are soil and fertilizer reports accepted by authorities?
Yes. Our testing methods comply with BIS and FCO standards and are accepted by agricultural and
environmental agencies.

1. What types of sludge or bio-solid testing do you perform?
We analyze ETP/STP sludge, slurry, and press mud for organic content, nutrients, heavy metals, and
pathogenic organisms.
2. Why is sludge testing important?
It ensures safe disposal or land application in compliance with environmental regulations.
3. Which standards are followed for sludge testing?
All analyses are done as per CPCB, APHA, and ISO guidelines.

1. What is NABL accreditation?
NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) certifies laboratories under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for technical competence and quality assurance.
2. What is your NABL accreditation scope?
We are accredited by NABL for Water, Wastewater, Pollution, Environment, and Residues & Contaminants in Water.
3. What does NABL accreditation mean for clients?
It guarantees that our testing processes meet international quality standards, ensuring accurate, reliable, and traceable results.
4. Do you provide testing beyond your NABL-accredited scope?
Yes. We also provide testing in Soil, Fertilizers, Bio-solids, Microbiology, Endotoxin analysis in dialysis water, and project-based analytical support, maintaining the same high quality system.
5. How does NABL ensure quality and reliability?
Through regular assessments, proficiency testing, inter-laboratory comparisons, and adherence to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
6. How do you maintain confidentiality as per NABL?
As per Clause 4.2 of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, all client data, samples, and results are kept strictly confidential and disclosed only to authorized personnel or as required by law.

1.How can I request a quotation for testing?
Contact us via website, email, or phone. We’ll provide a tailored quotation based on your testing needs.
2. Do you offer annual environmental monitoring contracts?
Yes. We offer annual, half-yearly, or project-based monitoring contracts for industrial and environmental compliance.
3. Do you provide project-based testing support?
Yes. We support environmental impact assessments, compliance audits, and turnkey project testing
requirements with sampling and analytical expertise.
4. How can I send samples to your lab?
Samples can be delivered to our lab or collected by our trained field team using proper NABL-compliant procedures.
5. How will I receive my reports?
Reports are issued as Scanned PDFs and hard copies, delivered via email or courier.
6. Do you assist with interpreting test results?
Yes. Our experts provide result interpretation and compliance guidance for corrective or preventive action.
7. What are your payment options?
We accept bank transfer, cheque, or online payments.
8. How do you ensure the accuracy of test results?
We implement internal quality controls (IQC), inter-laboratory comparisons (ILC), and proficiency testing (PT) as per NABL standards.
9. Are your instruments regularly calibrated?
Yes. All instruments are periodically calibrated and traceable to NABL standards.
10. Can clients visit your lab?
Yes. Clients may visit for technical discussions, audits, or facility inspections upon appointment.
11. Do you provide consultancy or training services?
No. We only offer paid training , and sampling awareness sessions.
12. Which industries do you serve?
We serve hotels, hospitals, schools, colleges, restaurants, food manufacturing units, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, textile, construction, chemical, metal, municipal, and agricultural sectors.
13. Do you provide digital records or long-term data archiving?
Yes. All records and reports are digitally stored, traceable, and maintained as per NABL documentation and retention policies for accredited parameters, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
14. How can I contact your team?
You can reach us via email, phone, or the contact form on our website. Our technical and support teams respond promptly to assist you.