What is a clandestine lab?

An improvised laboratory environment where illicit drugs or precursors are being produced. Majority of clan labs are found to be either in or adjacent to domestic dwellings.

Risks posed by a contaminated property

Children are at most risk by being exposed to contaminants. Exposed children can suffer from behavioural, psychological and physiological health effects.

Pregnant women are at risk as methylamphetamine can cross the placental barrier and adversely impact the developing foetus.

The Elderly and those with compromised health are also at risk, and health conditions can be exacerbated.

Visitors to the property such as friends and relatives are also at risk of incurring transient incidental exposure.

The risk of an undetected clandestine lab is substantially higher because prolonged exposure could potentiate the health effects caused!

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Clandestine lab screen

Analysis can be performed looking for the common chemicals involved in the methamphetamine laboratories such as:
  • methamphetamine
  • ephedrine
  • pseudoephedrine
  • amphetamine

ACS laboratories reports to 0.02µg/wipe – 25 times lower than the Australian Guideline levels of 0.5µg/wipe1.

ACS works with leading providers in environmental health and safety and suitably qualified occupational hygienist to perform sampling. ACS uses the gold standard in testing-  fast, efficient and sensitive LC-MS/MS Technologies  surpassing the requirements  of – NIOSH 9111 – Methamphetamine in Wipes by LCMS issue 1 Oct 2011 on which our  NATA accreditation  is based. Our Reporting levels of 0.02µg/wipe will reveal the truth behind any Meth Activity!

1.Australian Clandestine Drug laboratory Remediation guidelines 2011 (Cth)

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Broad Illicit drug screen

Other illicit substances can also be screened for such as:
  • 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
  • cocaine
  • ketamine
  • opiates
  • cannabis
  • synthetic cannabis
are available on demand. Both LC-MS/MS and GC-MS are used for our broad based drug screen methods.
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Key policies

Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (QLD)

states that the lessor has an obligation to make sure the premises is fit for the tenant to live in.

Public Health & Wellbeing Act 2008 (VIC)

expresses that councils must investigate and remedy any nuisance.

Australian Clandestine Drug laboratory Remediation guidelines 2011 (Cth)

states 0.5µg/100cm2 as the trigger level for an unacceptable household.

Local Government Act 1993 (NSW)

states owner of the premises must ensure residential premises are fit for human habitation.

Who should be testing?

Property owners

To ensure that the past history of the property is known.

Tenants

To confirm that the property being rented is fit for habitation.

Leasers

By confirming the property being leased is free of any illicit drug contamination, risks posed to potential tenants are diminished.

Investors/buyers

Checking for any illicit drug contamination is crucial to guaranteeing a wise and sound investment.

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