by SPL2020 | Apr 5, 2021 | Events, News
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL), is offering the fifth ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training, Jun 7-9. 2021.
by SPL2020 | Mar 3, 2021 | News
Special Pathogens Laboratory conducted the first study of new RGM culture media to recover Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) from environmental water samples. Previously used for clinical recovery for NTM, this study shows that RGM is the most effective media to isolate these waterborne pathogens from potable and non-potable water sources paving the way for greater detection and prevention.
by SPL2020 | Feb 4, 2021 | Events, News
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL), is offering the fifth ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training, April 5-7. 2021.
by SPL2020 | Sep 21, 2020 | Events, News
IAPMO, Special Pathogens Laboratory Offer Third ASSE 12080 Certification Training The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL), is offering the third ASSE 12080 Legionella Water...
by SPL2020 | Jul 28, 2020 | News
Special Pathogens Laboratory spoke to WTAE Investigative Reporter Paul Van Osdol about the importance of Legionella testing in empty or underused buildings. Office buildings that have been mostly empty during the coronavirus pandemic are breeding grounds for the...
by SPL2020 | Jul 28, 2020 | News
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — KDKA investigator Meghan Schiller enlisted the help of a local laboratory to see if all face coverings are equally effective. As the mask debate continues to play out across the nation, Pennsylvanians face the reality of wearing masks with no end...
by SPL2020 | Jul 8, 2020 | News
As workplaces prepare to reopen, precautionary measures like plexiglass barriers and sanitizer stations have been put in place to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Researchers and public health experts, however, warn that this might not be the only...
by SPL2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | News
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL), is offering an ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training program, Aug. 17-19. SPL President...
by SPL2020 | May 4, 2020 | News
Our new website is live! We hope you find the new site easier and more friendly to use. Launched as a work in progress, expect to see changes over the next few weeks as we refine the design, update content, and add more functionality. If you’re our client or a...
by SPL2020 | Mar 20, 2020 | News
Special Pathogens Laboratory Remains Open Amid Governor’s Order for All Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses with Physical Locations to Close On Thursday, March 19, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf ordered the closure of all “non-life-sustaining” businesses in Pennsylvania to...
by SPL2020 | Mar 16, 2020 | News
To Our Clients Normal Business Hours; Free Shipping; Legionella Testing Only At Special Pathogens Laboratory, health and safety is our number one concern, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. We remain committed to providing you with services for...
by specialpathogenslab | Mar 3, 2020 | News
Special Pathogens Laboratory publishes study on the efficacy of 62-day point of use filters and provides a summary of product specifications to assist infection preventionists and healthcare engineers in choosing the best filter to control healthcare-acquired...
