› While scientific excellence is our backbone, the art of human relationships is our life blood.

See the Difference

› While scientific excellence is our backbone, the art of human relationships is our life blood.

See the Difference

THE FOUNDATION DIFFERENCE

A Consultative Laboratory Built on Traditional Principles

Our Business Philosophy – Above All God First

Our Mission Statement – Exemplary Customer Service with Scientific Excellence

Our Core Values – Integrity, Dedication, Dependability, Professionalism

While the science of chemical and microbiological analysis is the backbone of Foundation Analytical Laboratory, the art of human relationships is our life blood. The success of your business is important to us.

We share a passion for providing accurate results and helping you utilize the results of scientific inquiry to make the best business decisions possible.

Foundation Analytical Laboratory operates in the spirit of environmental awareness and sustainability. We understand the realities of today’s business world. We want to help you tread as lightly on the environment as possible and reap the social satisfaction and financial rewards of efficient use of natural resources.

Contact us to learn more about our client-focused approach and the opportunity to partner with a laboratory that cares. Put Foundational Analytical Laboratory to the test.

Animal Feed

Foundation Analytical Laboratory is recognized as a leader in not only the analysis of feeds stuffs, but also the analysis of mycotoxins by UPLCMSMS. We utilize approved microbiological and wet chemistry methodologies. We do not utilize near infrared.

Knowing exactly what is in livestock feed ingredients is the first step to making safe, balanced and cost-effective ration formulation decisions and is imperative to maintaining excellent livestock health. Foundation Analytical Laboratory can analyze your feed ingredients and final rations to determine their nutritional value and ensure you’re getting optimal output from all your feed products. Furthermore, we will help you create a customized program to monitor consistency and ensure ongoing product quality, tailored to meet your demand.

Contact us to explore how we can assist you in developing the analysis program that best suits your needs.
 

Why FAL? Testing By Method Certifications

Food Quality

Foundation Analytical Laboratory believes smart investments in food safety and product quality increase consumer confidence and loyalty as well as protecting and enhancing business profitability.

We have been on the “other side of the sample” - many of the FAL team were raised in the food industry. From quality assurance and laboratory in production facilities to corporate quality assurance, purchasing and marketing, our highly educated analytical team understands and values the commitment and pride a company ties to its products and customers. We fully recognize the importance of ensuring product meets specifications and food safety thus how imperative it is to have a third - party contract lab partner you can count on. From our state of the art microbiological and wet chemistry facility, to our cutting-edge technology investments, we have developed and continue to expand our service options to this important industry.

Let us support your goals by teaming up to provide you with accurate, precise, and quality results in a timely manner.

 

Why FAL? Testing By Method Certifications

Biofuel Industry

The biofuel industry is complex and multifaceted. We have been on the “other side of the sample” and know that all plants and fleets do not have the same needs and hot buttons. We also understand how important it is to have accurate, precise, quality and timely results you can count on from your contract lab. The Foundation Team values the relationships we have with this industry who truly view us as partners. 

Foundation Analytical Laboratory is recognized as a leader not only in the chemical and microbiological analysis of coproducts, but also as an expert in the analysis of mycotoxins by UPLCMSMS. We have developed and continue to expand on an entire test suite utilizing the latest and greatest technology with proven science for the analysis of inputs, processes flows, coproducts and are expanding to the testing of alcohol. 

The FAL Team not only supports fleets and sites by offering traditional methodologies, but also excels in providing specific and proprietary analysis for research and development projects for both plants as well as biofuel input providers.

Contact us to explore how we can assist you in developing the analysis program that best suits your needs.
 

Why FAL? Testing By Method Certifications

Pet Food

Pets are part of our families. That is why it is so important to know exactly what is going into the food they eat. The pet food industry is incredibly competitive, so it is critical to know exactly what makes up the ingredients going into the food. Foundation Analytical Laboratory can analyze your pet food ingredients and finished pet food products to determine their safety as well as nutritional value. We will follow an existing plan or help create a customized plan to help maintain outstanding quality in your pet food products.

Foundation Analytical Laboratory is recognized as a leader in the analysis of mycotoxins by UPLCMSMS. We utilize approved microbiological and wet chemistry methodologies, not near infrared.

Contact us to explore how we can assist you in developing the analysis program that best suits your needs.
 

Why FAL? Testing By Method Certifications

ENVIRONMENT

Partnering to Protect Water Quality

Foundation Analytical Laboratory believes everyone should maintain the environment. We also believe sustainability, environmental awareness, and resource conservation can help contribute to profitability.

Our full spectrum of chemical and microbial analyses can help you accurately monitor the quality of water distributed to customers, used in processing, or being discharged. We will understand your system, regulatory permits and plans so we can assist in your ongoing compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and other standards.

Whether you’re a municipality, water utility, or business, we will provide comprehensive chemical analysis, bacteriological testing, or testing for single substances. Use our services to supplement or verify your in-house testing capabilities. Our informative reports, expertise, and client service approach will help you manage regulatory compliance plus provide peace of mind.

We are certified by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the chemical and microbial analysis of drinking water and wastewater.

Feel free to contact us regarding any special needs you may have. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how Foundation Analytical Laboratory can assist you.

 

Why FAL? Testing By Method - Wastewater Testing By Method - Drinking Water Certifications

Agriculture

Fueling the Power of Agriculture with Science

Analytical Science has powered the evolution of agriculture and Foundation Analytical is committed to helping agribusiness improve productivity and profits while protecting and improving our environment.

Agriculture is a unique business with a different set of risks and challenges not seen in many industries. In order to gain and keep your customer’s confidence, we believe you must get it right every time, every year. Therefore, we are passionate about taking the extra effort to ensure you receive timely, reliable results that can be a tool to your business success.

The analytical team at Foundation Analytical Laboratory is a group of highly educated farm kids who have come back to our roots with a broader understanding of the industry and the work ethic to go the extra mile. Our deep understanding of the needs of today’s agriculture industry allows us to deliver accurate and informative reports that can help you make informed management decisions.

 

Why FAL? Testing By Method

Recreation and Real Estate

Foundation Analytical has the expertise and method offerings you need for commercial, healthcare and personal pools and spas.

At the same time, we are certified by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the chemical and microbial analysis of drinking water, so please contact us regarding your private wells and pre-purchase water analysis.

 

Why FAL? Testing By Method