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GEL LABORATORIES LLC

Charleston, SC · Public samples: ask the lab

At a glance

What it is certified to test
6 of the 9 common well tests on the SC list (see which)
Price
not published on the state list: ask the lab for a quote
Turnaround
not stated on the state list or the lab’s website: ask when you order
Homeowner samples
yes (Vermont list)

Lab facts

Listed by
South Carolina (South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) - Bureau of Regional Laboratory Services, Office of Environmental Laboratory Certification)
Address
2040 SAVAGE RD, Charleston, SC 29407-4731 · Open in Google Maps
Phone
(843) 556-8171
Public / homeowner samples
Public samples: ask the lab
Not stated per lab. SCDES's well-testing page tells well owners: "For Volatile Organic Chemicals, Herbicides, Pesticides, Other Synthetic Organic Parameters, please contact a Commercial Laboratory." It names no lab, and CELMAPP does not say which labs take samples from homeowners.
Left blank on the list
The South Carolina list (version no date printed; CELMAPP data last refreshed 2026-10-10 (LastRefreshDate of SCDES's details table)) gives no website for this lab.

Certification record

Certificate ID
10120001
Issued by
South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) - Bureau of Regional Laboratory Services, Office of Environmental Laboratory Certification (certification program)
List version
SCDES Commercial Environmental Laboratory Mapping (CELMAPP) - certified commercial laboratories, Safe Drinking Water, version no date printed; CELMAPP data last refreshed 2026-10-10 (LastRefreshDate of SCDES's details table)
We fetched it
3 Nov 2026 (file SHA-256 3c5b868223a8…) · open the state file

Tests on the state list

6 of the 9 well-water tests we track are named for this lab on the South Carolina list (version no date printed; CELMAPP data last refreshed 2026-10-10 (LastRefreshDate of SCDES's details table)).
ContaminantOn this state listSame lab, other state lists
Coliform / E. coliNot named on this listTennessee
NitrateNamed on the official listCalifornia, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
ArsenicNamed on the official listCalifornia, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
LeadNamed on the official listCalifornia, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
PFASNamed on the official listCalifornia, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia
UraniumNamed on the official listCalifornia, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia
Radon (water)Not named on this listCalifornia, Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania
ManganeseNamed on the official listCalifornia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia
VOCsNot named on this listTennessee
Other metalsNamed on the official listCalifornia, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Groups as written on the state list (43)
  • Disinfection By-Products: BROMIDE (EPA 300.0 (1993) - ION CHROMATOGRAPHY)
  • Inorganic - Mineral: ALKALINITY (SM 2320 B-2021 - TITRIMETRIC)
  • Inorganic - Mineral: CHLORIDE (EPA 300.0 (1993) - ION CHROMATOGRAPHY)
  • Inorganic - Mineral: FLUORIDE (EPA 300.0 (1993) - ION CHROMATOGRAPHY)
  • Inorganic - Mineral: HYDROGEN-ION CONC. (PH) (EPA 150.1 (1983) - ELECTROMETRIC MEASUREMENT)
  • Inorganic - Mineral: SPECIFIC CONDUCTANCE (SM 2510 B-2021 - CONDUCTANCE AT 25 DEGREES C)
  • Inorganic - Mineral: SULFATE (EPA 300.0 (1993) - ION CHROMATOGRAPHY)
  • Inorganic - Miscellaneous: COLOR (SM 2120 B-2021 - VISUAL - PLATINUM COBALT)
  • Inorganic - Miscellaneous: RESIDUAL CHLORINE (SM 4500-CL G-2021 - DPD COLORIMETRIC METHOD)
  • Inorganic - Miscellaneous: TEMPERATURE (SM 2550 B-2021 - THERMOMETRIC)
  • Inorganic - Miscellaneous: TURBIDITY (EPA 180.1 (1993) - NEPHELOMETRIC; SM 2130 B-2020 - NEPHELOMETRIC)
  • Inorganic - Nutrient: NITRATE-NITRITE (N02&N03) (EPA 300.0 (1993) - ION CHROMATOGRAPHY; EPA 353.2 (1993) - CADMIUM REDUCTION (AUTOMATED); SM 4500-NO3 F-2019 - CADMIUM REDUCTION (AUTOMATED))
  • Inorganic - Nutrient: NITRATE-NITROGEN (EPA 300.0 (1993) - ION CHROMATOGRAPHY)
  • Inorganic - Nutrient: NITRITE-NITROGEN (EPA 300.0 (1993) - ION CHROMATOGRAPHY)
  • Inorganic - Radiological: URANIUM (EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Residue: RESIDUE, FILTERABLE (TDS) (SM 2540 C-2020 - GRAVIMETRIC (180))
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: ALUMINUM (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES; EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: ANTIMONY (EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: ARSENIC (EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: BARIUM (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES; EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: BERYLLIUM (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES; EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: CADMIUM (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES; EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: CALCIUM (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: CHROMIUM (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES; EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: COPPER (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES; EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: IRON (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: LEAD (EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: MAGNESIUM (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: MANGANESE (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES; EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: MERCURY (EPA 245.2 (1974) - COLD VAPOR (AUTOMATED))
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: NICKEL (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES; EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: SELENIUM (EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: SILICA, TOTAL (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: SILVER (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES; EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: SODIUM (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: THALLIUM (EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Inorganic - Trace Metal: ZINC (EPA 200.7 (1994) - ICP/AES; EPA 200.8 (1994) - ICP/MS)
  • Per - and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Hexafluoropropylene Oxide Dimer Acid (HFPO-DA) aka Gen X (EPA 533 (2019) - PFAS - LC/MS/MS; EPA 537.1 (2020) - PFAS - LC/MS/MS)
  • Per - and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Perfluorobutane Sulfonic Acid (PFBS) (EPA 533 (2019) - PFAS - LC/MS/MS; EPA 537.1 (2020) - PFAS - LC/MS/MS)
  • Per - and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Perfluorohexane Sulfonic Acid (PFHxS) (EPA 533 (2019) - PFAS - LC/MS/MS; EPA 537.1 (2020) - PFAS - LC/MS/MS)
  • … and 3 more
  • Named on the official list The state list names this analyte (or a column for it) for this lab.
  • Group-level certification Certified for a parent group (e.g. 'Inorganics') that includes this analyte. Confirm the specific test with the lab.
  • Partial group certification The list marks the group as 'Partial'. Confirm this analyte with the lab.
  • Subcontracted The lab sends this analyte to another accredited lab (MDH 'X*').

SCDES's CELMAPP lists this lab's Safe Drinking Water certification by parameter and method (SC certification permit 10120001). SCDES publishes no expiry dates and advises: "To request a list of certified labs for specific methods, parameters, and/or analytes, send an email to labcerthelp@des.sc.gov or contact the laboratory directly to verify they have the necessary certification." SCDES marks 3 more Safe Drinking Water parameter/method entries for this lab as (Inactive); they are not shown.

Also certified by other states

Same business (same street address and ZIP) on another state's official list. Each state certifies separately, so each listing keeps its own source.

  • Vermont · VT 87156 · PFAS, Uranium · Public samples: yes (per state)
    Vermont Department of Health - Laboratories Certified for Drinking Water Analysis (September 28, 2026)
  • Virginia · VA lab 460202 / EPA SC00012 · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, PFAS, Uranium, Manganese, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    Virginia DCLS - Drinking Water Certified Labs (analyte detail) (Current as of 8/1/2026)
  • Pennsylvania · PA DEP 68-00485 · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, PFAS, Uranium, Radon (water), Manganese, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    PA DEP Accredited Labs Report - Drinking Water (chemistry) (STALE - report dated 6/11/2024)
  • New York · NY ELAP 11501 · PFAS · Public samples: ask the lab
    NY DOH - New York State accredited labs for PFOA/PFOS (EPA 533 / 537.1 v2), private-well rebate program (page fetched 2026-10-29)
  • Massachusetts · M-SC012 · Lead, PFAS, Uranium · Public samples: yes (per state)
    MassDEP Certified Laboratories Offering Analytical Services for Private Well Owners and Residential Customers (Created and published on 12/18/2025)
  • California · CA ELAP 2940 · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, PFAS, Uranium, Radon (water), Manganese, Other metals · Public samples: yes (per state)
    California ELAP - Accredited Laboratories (map layer) + per-lab Fields of Accreditation (Map layer fetched 2026-11-15; scope PDF as of 5/26/2026)
  • Tennessee · 02934 · Coliform / E. coli, Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, Uranium, VOCs, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    TDEC Division of Water Resources - Commercial Laboratories Certified for Drinking Water Analysis (10/2/2026 (page footers 10/06/2026))
  • Georgia · GA Lab # 967 · Lead, PFAS, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    Laboratories Certified by Georgia for Chemical Monitoring + Laboratories Certified by Georgia for Lead and Copper Monitoring + Laboratories Certified by Georgia for PFAS Monitoring (January 9, 2025)
  • Michigan · 9976 · Uranium, Radon (water) · Public samples: ask the lab
    EGLE - Certified Radiological Laboratories (9/8/2025 (radiological list))
  • Illinois · IEPA 200029 · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, PFAS, Uranium, Manganese, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    IEPA Accredited Laboratories (Primary Labs / Secondary Labs) - Laboratories Accredited for Chemical Analysis + TNI LAMS fields of accreditation (Drinking Water, accrediting body IL ELAP) (12/09/2025 (date in the file name; the PDF prints no date); TNI LAMS as fetched 2026-11-15)
  • Florida · FL DOH E87156 · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, PFAS, Uranium, Radon (water), Manganese, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    Florida DOH - Laboratories Certified Under NELAP (DEP Qlik app): Analyte Search + Organization Name and Location Search, Matrix = Drinking Water, Certification Status = Accredited, Active labs (DOH Version: 11/07/2026 08:30:01 (Qlik app refresh 11/9/2026 4:26:47 AM; live database))
  • Texas · TX Lab ID T104704235 · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, Uranium, Manganese, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    TCEQ Laboratory Approval Status - List of Accredited Laboratories (public database, Matrix: Drinking Water) (Live database, searched 2026-11-15 ("accurate as of the date and time of the search"))
  • Louisiana · LA024 · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, PFAS, Uranium, Radon (water), Manganese, Other metals · Public samples: yes (per state)
    LDH - 2026 List of Laboratories Certified by Louisiana for Drinking Water Analyses - Chemistry (Current as of 2/12/2026)
  • Oklahoma · OK DEQ State ID 9904, certificate 2026-128 · PFAS, Uranium · Public samples: yes (per state)
    ODEQ Lab Facility Search - laboratories accredited by the DEQ Laboratory Accreditation Program (Matrix: Drinking Water) (Live database, searched 2026-11-02)
  • Nevada · NV Lab ID SC00012 · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, PFAS, Uranium, Manganese, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    NDEP Laboratory Approval Status - Certified Lab List (public database, Matrix: Drinking Water) (Live database, searched 2026-11-15 ("accurate as of the date and time of the search"))
  • Hawaii · no ID on list · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, PFAS, Uranium, Manganese, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    Hawaii DOH State Laboratories Division - Certified Chemistry & Radiochemistry Drinking Water Labs (August 12th, 2026)
  • Colorado · CO Lab Cert ID SC00012 · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, PFAS, Uranium, Other metals · Public samples: yes (per state)
    CDPHE Drinking Water Lab Certifications (Looker Studio report on cdphe.colorado.gov/dwlabs) (Live report, no edit date shown; data read by the report at 2026-11-02 20:39 UTC (Looker Studio dataTimestamp))
  • Maryland · 270 · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, Uranium, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    Maryland's Certified Drinking Water Laboratories (MDE Laboratory Certification Program) (Latest Revisions: 10/1/2026)
  • North Carolina · 45709 · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, PFAS, Uranium, Manganese, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    NC SLPH Environmental Sciences - Certified Drinking Water Laboratories (Commercial) (generated on request (no date printed), fetched 2026-11-07)
  • Indiana · C-SC-01 · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, PFAS, Uranium, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    IDOH - Find a Certified Out-of-State Drinking Water Laboratory (program page table) (page as fetched 2026-11-07 (no date printed))
  • Kentucky · KY Lab ID 90129 · PFAS · Public samples: ask the lab
    2026 KY Certified Drinking Water PFAS Laboratory List (Revised 1/23/2026)
  • South Carolina · 10120002 · analytes not broken down · Public samples: ask the lab
    SCDES Commercial Environmental Laboratory Mapping (CELMAPP) - certified commercial laboratories, Safe Drinking Water (no date printed; CELMAPP data last refreshed 2026-10-10 (LastRefreshDate of SCDES's details table))
  • New Mexico · SC00012 · Lead, PFAS, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    Laboratories Certified by NMED-DWB to Analyze Drinking Water Samples for Water Systems in New Mexico (Last Updated: 10/26/2026)
  • Idaho · SC00012 · Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead, PFAS, Uranium, Other metals · Public samples: ask the lab
    Idaho DHW - Drinking Water Lab Certification (WebLink folder 2940): State of Idaho Drinking Water Certificates (GEL Laboratories Charleston, SC Inorganics Certificate: 4/1/2026 - 3/31/2027; GEL Laboratories Charleston, SC Organics Certificate: 4/1/2026 - 3/31/2027; GEL Laboratories Charleston, SC PFAS Organics Certificate: 4/1/2025 - 3/31/2026; GEL Laboratories Charleston, SC Radiochemical Certificate: 4/1/2026 - 3/31/2027)

Before you send a sample

Call the lab to confirm it's currently certified for the exact test and method, that it accepts samples from homeowners, and how to collect and ship them. Bacteria samples have short holding times. Status can change between list updates. To check a status, contact the South Carolina certification program.

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Certified as ofno date printed; CELMAPP data last refreshed 2026-10-10 (LastRefreshDate of SCDES's details table)

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