Specialty Testing
VOC testing, chemical indoor air quality assessment.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) testing analyzes indoor air for airborne organic chemicals from off-gassing materials, cleaning products, combustion sources, and building materials. Common in new construction, post-renovation, and homes with chemical sensitivity concerns.
Standard coverage includes Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola and Polk counties. For properties outside these counties, contact PureSpec for a written quote before booking. Any travel charge is disclosed in your written quote.
What is VOC testing?
VOC testing measures volatile organic compounds in indoor air, collected on a thermal-desorption tube and analyzed by GC-MS under EPA Method TO-17 and ISO 16000-6. It reports total VOCs, a microbial VOC fraction, and individual compounds by CAS number from the laboratory’s target list for that method. A reported compound is not, by itself, an identified source. It is a useful test for chemical odor concerns and in new construction or after a remodel where building materials, adhesives, flooring, and furnishings are still off-gassing. The microbial VOC fraction is reported separately because those compounds can be produced by actively growing microorganisms, though several also have other sources, so it is interpreted with the building findings rather than as proof of growth. Results are read alongside the humidity and ventilation conditions documented during the same visit. The report lists each sampling location, the method used at it, and the target compounds the laboratory reports for that analysis. Health questions belong with a licensed healthcare provider.
What it covers
What's included?
- Active or passive VOC sampling depending on the question
- Laboratory analysis by GC-MS, referencing EPA TO-17 and ISO 16000-6
- TVOC reporting + individual compound breakdown
- Reference comparison and plain-English summary
When you need it
When is this service the right fit?
- Recent renovation or new flooring/cabinetry installation
- Chemical odor complaint
- Post-fire damage assessment
- A healthcare provider has requested environmental VOC data
How it works
How does the process work?
Consultation → Sampling visit → Lab analysis → Quantitative report.
Service areas
Where we perform VOC Testing.
Orlando and Central Florida as the primary market, with statewide Florida projects available based on scope, scheduling, and travel requirements. Click the county nearest you for local context.
Honest answers
VOC testing, answered.
What does VOC testing detect?
Volatile organic compounds in indoor air, collected on a thermal-desorption tube and analyzed by GC-MS under EPA Method TO-17 and ISO 16000-6, reported as total VOCs, total mold VOCs, and significant individual compounds by CAS number.
What are mold VOCs?
Volatile compounds that can be produced by actively growing mold and bacteria. Several also have other sources, so the fraction is reported separately and interpreted with the building findings rather than as proof of growth.
When should I run this instead of a mold test?
When a chemical odor concern is not explained by the building findings, and in new construction or after a remodel where materials, adhesives, and furnishings are still off-gassing. Health questions belong with a licensed healthcare provider.
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