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Radon Gas Test Kit
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Did you know that undetected exposure to radon gas could cause serious respiratory problems for you and your family? Find out if colorless, odorless radon gas is seeping into your home with this professional-quality, easy to use test kit.
The EPA estimates that there are between 5,000 and 30,000 radon-related lung cancer deaths per year, and that radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.
Radon, an invisible and odorless radioactive gas, occurs naturally from decaying uranium underneath the earth's surface. It contains radioactive particles that get trapped in your lungs every time you breathe. As the gas particles break down, they release bursts of radiation that damage or destroy lung tissue.
The Radon Gas Test Kit meets all EPA and state guidelines. The kit includes two (2) calibrated short-term radon gas detectors for the most accurate results possible. There is a $20 processing fee from the manufacturer to process the test. Kit contains two radon detectors, pre-paid postage envelope and radon data card.
Directions
Important Note: Please follow the directions carefully. Save the Radon Detector
caps, directions and mailing materials. You will need them to send your detectors
to the laboratory at the end of the testing period. In the space provided on the direction sheet included,
record the serial numbers located on the side of the Radon Gas Detectors and
record the date you returned the detectors back to PRO-LABª. We will need this
information should you have any questions about your test results.
PREPARING FOR TEST:
Close all windows and doors for at least 12 hours prior to the start of the
test. You must keep them closed as much as possible during the testing. The
less fresh air that enters the testing area, the more accurate your results.
Do not operate fans or ventilation systems that use outside air such as attic
and bathroom fans. NOTE: Outside weather conditions can affect testing. Testing
should not be done during major weather events such as high winds and/or heavy
rains. Rapid changes in barometric pressure can affect radon levels. If a radon
mitigation system is present, it must be operating during testing.
SELECTING TEST LOCATIONS:
According to the EPA, radon testing should be conducted in the lowest livable
area of your home. Make sure your test location is a room where the PRO-LABª
Professional Radon Gas Detectors will not be exposed to drafts from vents, doors
or windows. Do not place the detectors in a kitchen, bathroom or laundry room.
Do not place the detectors in direct sunlight or near any heat source such as
a fireplace or heater.
BEGINNING TEST:
Remove the caps from the two (2) detectors. Place the two (2) un-capped detectors
on a flat surface at least 2-3 feet above the floor and 2-3 feet from any outside
wall. The detectors should be placed 6 inches apart from each other. Allow the
Radon Gas Detectors to remain un-capped for 4 days (96 hours). Once the Radon
Gas Detectors have been placed, do not remove them until the entire (96 hour)
testing period is complete.
FILLING OUT THE PRO-LABª RADON DATA CARD:
Record the radon unit serial numbers, your name, address, test location, the
date and exact time you started the test. After filling out this information,
put the radon data card and the detector caps in a safe place. You will need
them in order to complete the test.
ENDING TEST:
Replace the caps on the two (2) detectors and record the date and the exact
time the testing ended on the PRO-LABª Radon Data Card. Make sure your data
card is now completely filled out. (If you leave out any information, your detectors
will not be analyzed)
Standard Lab Results
Place the two (2) Radon Gas Detectors, the radon data card and a check, money
order (made payable to PRO-LABª) or a credit card voucher for $20.00 (Visa,
MasterCard, AMEX or Discover Card) in the enclosed pre-paid postage envelope
and mail immediately (within 24 hours of the completion of the test).
Within 1 week after PRO-LABª has received your Radon Gas Detectors, we will
send you an easy to read evaluation of the exact radon gas levels in your home
or office.
Special Note: If you are a New Jersey resident, you must add an additional
$10.00 fee (made payable to PRO-LABª) for the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection Agency's Administrative Costs.
Express Fax Service
Express fax service is available for an additional $15.00. In order to use the
express fax service, you must send the detectors, data card (with a fax number
on the back), and the proper payment to PRO-LABª using an overnight shipping
company such as Federal Express, Airborne Express or UPS. Send the detectors
to PRO-LAB®, 1675 N. Commerce Parkway, Suite 100, Weston, FL 33326 (Express
samples can only be received Monday - Friday). Within 48 hours of our receipt
you will receive your faxed results.
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