These laboratories are recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as having met NLLAP laboratory performance requirements and having demonstrated they can accurately analyze for lead in paint chip, dust, and/or soil samples associated with the abatement and control of lead-based paint.

NLLAP approved lead laboratories in Michigan:

Accurate Analytical Testing LLC
Belleville, MI
(734) 699-5227
Paint chips, soil, dust wipes

City of Detroit
Department of Health and Wellness Program
Detroit, MI
(313) 876-4220
Paint chips, soil, dust wipes

Bureau Veritas North America
Novi, MI
(248) 344-2652
Paint chips, soil, dust wipes

Corrosion Control Consultants & Laboratories, Inc.
Kentwood, MI
(616) 940-3112
Paint chips, Soil, Dust wipes

Michigan Department of Community Health (Not available to the public)
Lansing, MI
(517) 335-8244
Paint chips, Soil, Dust wipes

About the NLLAP

The National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP) List is a state-by-state listing of laboratories. The NLLAP list is updated on a monthly basis. The matrix or matrices, (paint chips, dust wipes and/or soils) for which the NLLAP laboratory is recognized is specified on the list.  Updated copies can be obtained upon request by calling the National Lead Information Center Clearinghouse at 1-800-424-LEAD.

NLLAP was established by the EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) under the legislative directive of Title X, the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992. In order for laboratories to be recognized under the NLLAP they must successfully participate in the Environmental Lead Proficiency Analytical Testing (ELPAT) Program and undergo a systems audit.

The ELPAT Program is a cooperative effort of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), and researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the EPA OPPT. The acceptable range for the ELPAT test samples is based upon consensus values from reference laboratories. A laboratory's performance for each matrix is rated as proficient if their ELPAT results are within three standard deviations of the determined acceptable range for 75 percent of the ELPAT test samples.

The NLLAP required systems audit must include an on-site evaluation by a private or public laboratory accreditation organization recognized by NLLAP. Some of the areas evaluated in the systems audit include laboratory personnel qualifications and training, analytical instrumentation, analytical methods, quality assurance procedures and record keeping procedures.