Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL)
The Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL) was established in 1987 and is located in the Kansas Water Science Center in Lawrence, Kansas. The OGRL is a multi-disciplinary program that contributes new knowledge about the distribution, fate, transport, and effects of new and understudied organic compounds that may affect human health and (or) ecosystems.
Submitting Samples
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Prior to sample submission, a Laboratory Work Agreement must be established.
Quality Assurance
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Quality Management and Method Performance
Capabilities
Analytical Capabilities and Equipment
The OGRL consists of two research units: Algal and Other Environmental Toxins (AET) Unit and Environmental Organic Chemistry (EOC) Unit. The OGRL does independent and collaborative research, develops robust analytical methods, and provides fee-for-service analytical laboratory analyses.