Laboratory Manager & State Chemist: Mike Leath e-mail: mike.leath@wyo.gov
Overview of Analytical Services
Quality Science for Agriculture, Health and the Environment
Analytical Services Laboratory, located at the intersection of I-80 and Snowy Range Road, is comprised of the chemical and bacteriological sections. These two sections provide services to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, other governmental subdivisions of the State of Wyoming, agencies of the Federal Government, and Wyoming citizens. The laboratory is also responsible for administering the State's petroleum laws for refined fuel products, automotive antifreeze, and natural gas. The laboratory is authorized in Title 35 (35-7-201 through 35-7-204).
Analytical Services chemists and microbiologists are engaged in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of the following materials for hundreds of different compounds, elements, microorganisms and/or other contaminants:
Antifreeze
Livestock Feed
Forage
Grain
Fertilizer
Dairy Products
Raw Milk
Food Products
Meat
Petroleum Fuels
Natural Gas
LP Gas
Pesticide Formulations
Pesticide Residues
Soils
Ground Water
Surface Water
Drinking Water
Irrigation Water
Waste Water
Sludges
Analytical Services actively contributes to the protection of health and the quality-of-life of our agriculture and urban communities. This mission continues by:
efficiently producing the highest quality data possible
expanding the knowledge, expertise and skills of our personnel
cooperating with all agencies, groups and individuals interested in achieving these same goals:
By
Providing accurate and precise chemical and bacteriological analyses in a timely manner to all clients;
To
Show that the products marketed, manufactured or consumed in the state meet standards established by law, regulation or label guarantee;
Thus
Ensuring value, a quality environment and a healthy food supply through the application of quality science.
It is important to remember: the quality of the analysis is only as good as the quality of the sample. Always contact the laboratory before sampling.