Gas Specific Testing

Testing for specific gases or compounds in the air column is done in a variety of ways. 

Meters are often used to measure or detect gases commonly found in the workplace or home such as CO2, CO, radon or combustible gases like propane and natural gas used in appliances.

Less common gases are sometimes measured using detection tubes which show the presence of a specific gas when air is drawn through it.  Depending on the type of test conducted, the tube is sent to a lab for analysis or can be read directly in the field.

Healthy Air Cape Cod is able to test for hundreds of different gases.  We use meters for the most commonly measured gases and detection tube testing for the less common.