Maine's Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory provides critical and specialized expertise in laboratory services to protect the health and environment for all of Maine. Our team addresses these challenges through a wide variety of testing to detect, investigate, prevent, and control these public health hazards.
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Testing Services at the State Lab
The threat of exposure to high levels of lead remains real for Mainers living and working in unsafe conditions. Learn more about lead prevention and order a free home lead dust test kit.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Health care providers can learn about in-office blood lead testing , newborn bloodspot screening testing, and Maine's Immunization Information System, ImmPact.
Radon is a radioactive gas that is formed from naturally occurring elements in the rocks and soil. It can enter the building through dirt floors, cracks and pores in concrete floors and walls, floor drains and sumps, and well water. Learn more about radon and order a radon water or air test kit.
All public water systems in Maine are required to regularly sample and test their water to ensure that it meets federal and state drinking water standards and is safe to drink. Learn more about radon and order a water test kit.