Our mission

To deliver high-quality results at exceptional turnaround times, enabling better decisions and efficient operations for our clients in motion.

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We help projects proceed.

Predictable turnarounds

Results in 5 business days, with proactive communication if timelines change.

Direct access to experts

Talk directly with project managers, chemists, and scientists who know your samples.

Independent laboratory

Large-lab capabilities with the responsiveness of a locally owned team.

Modern instrumentation

We continually invest in equipment to support dependable results and efficient workflows.

Science + Service

How we work

Our team believes technical expertise should come with responsive service, honest communication, and the accessibility to solve problems before they become project delays.

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Reliability

We turn things around, and we keep to our word. You can trust that the turnaround times we tell you are realistic.

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Communication

We can’t control every surprise, but we can keep you in the know.

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Accessibility

When you call us, real people pick up the phone. You may even speak straight to a scientist!

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Technical expertise

We work to understand what you’re trying to accomplish so you get exactly what you need, how and when you need it.

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Flexibility

We can adapt where others can’t, whether it’s rushing samples, overcoming chain of custody issues, or reporting according to custom requirements.

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Trust

We don’t add to your list of problems to manage.

Meet "Pip"

Pip is our mascot. He’s also a finch, which is kind of the point.

Finches are famous for adapting to the world around them. So are we.

Environmental testing is constantly evolving, from emerging contaminants like PFAS to changing regulations and requirements. We’re committed to evolving with it by continually adapting, investing, and improving so we can deliver dependable, defensible results you can rely on and keep your projects moving as your needs change.

Common questions:

Yes. Elevation Diagnostics is an independent, high-complexity environmental laboratory with primary NELAC certification through FLDOH for applicable testing. If your project requires specific certifications or state approvals, our team can help verify that we meet your project requirements.

Yes. We provide testing that meets Colorado ECMC requirements for reports and electronic data deliverables (EDDs), with whatever documentation and data formats your project requires.

Yes. We can provide EDDs in a variety of formats, including customized deliverables to meet your project or reporting requirements. Contact our team to discuss your specifications.

We analyze a wide range of environmental samples, including non-potable water (wastewater, groundwater, stormwater), soil, sediment, waste, and other environmental matrices. If you’re unsure whether your sample can be tested, contact our team and we’ll help determine the best approach.

Yes. We perform PFAS analyses using approved analytical methods. Standard turnaround is 7 business days, with expedited options available for many projects. Contact us to discuss your project’s specific requirements.

Elevation Diagnostics performs a broad range of EPA and other standard analytical methods. Our complete test menu includes available methods, analytes, and matrices. If you need a specific method, we’ll confirm availability before your project begins.

Proper collection and preservation are essential for accurate results. We’ll help you determine the correct sample containers, preservatives, holding times, and shipping requirements before you collect your samples.

Absolutely. If you’re working from a permit, regulatory requirement, or project scope, our team can recommend the appropriate analyses and help ensure you submit the right samples the first time.

If an analysis isn’t performed in-house, we’ll coordinate with one of our trusted laboratory partners to meet your testing needs. You’ll always be informed when testing is outsourced and Elevation will remain your point of contact throughout the project.

We accept samples from clients nationwide. Samples may be shipped to our laboratory or delivered directly to our Denver location. Our team will provide chain-of-custody forms, container requirements, and shipping instructions before you send your samples.

Elevation Diagnostics delivers responsive expertise, dependable timelines, and defensible data that sets you up to keep projects moving.