From this page you may view or download the current and all past editions of the Kiff Analytical LLC Quarterly Newsletter, entitled The Courier.
The Courier keeps you informed of the latest news & developments at Kiff Analytical LLC and in the environmental industry.
Current EditionIn the Winter edition of The Courier, Jeff Dahl explains reasons why water samples tested for oil and grease are preserved with HCl. We also highlight Debbie Daniels, our newest Account Manager.
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The Courier: Fall 2008The twelfth edition of The Courier, Joel Kiff provides insight regarding potential diesel testing discrepancies. We also highlight our QA Officer.
The Courier: Summer 2008The eleventh edition of The Courier, Joel Kiff addresses a frequently asked question regarding the filtration of samples prior to metals testing. We also highlight our Finance/Human Resources Manager.
The Courier: Spring 2008The tenth edition of The Courier, Joel Kiff provides insight into why we analyze TPH as Gas by EPA Method 8260 and compare the advantages of doing so to Method 8015. We also introduce our stellar metals team and highlight our Laboratory Supervisor.
The Courier: Winter 2007The ninth edition of The Courier, Joel Kiff provides a detailed summary of the history and purpose of Lead Scavengers. We also introduce our new Account Manager Angelique Showman in the employee spotlight.
The Courier: Summer 2007The eighth edition of The Courier addresses the important role of Sample Blanks to help assure data quality and troubleshoot potential field and laboratory issues. We also feature Amanda Snell, our Senior Accounting Specialist, in the employee spotlight.
The Courier: Spring 2007The seventh edition of The Courier celebrates Kiff's decade of distinctive analytical science and service. In addition, our Ask The Expert feature addresses a client's question regarding HCl preservation and its possible impact on analyses on sediment laden samples. Last but certainly not least we feature Jeff Dahl, our Laboratory Manager, in the employee spotlight.
The Courier: Winter 2007In the sixth edition we address a frequently asked question regarding our Small Volume Diesel Range Organics (DRO) Testing and provide valuable insight to our lab process in addition to addressing common sampling errors that may influence your data. We also feature Sample Receiving's Richard Thompson.
The Courier: Fall 2006The fifth edition contains useful step by step instructions on how to pack a sample cooler to minimize damage during transport and highlights our Laboratory Supervisor, Patrick Sidun
The Courier: Summer 2006The fourth edition addresses a frequently asked question related to the meaning and applications of J-Flags on reports, the optimum sample volume for Tedlar Air Bags and highlights one of our knowledgeable and helpful Account Managers, Christie Dumas.
The Courier: Spring 2006The third edition provides insight to what may contribute to unusual Methanol and Ethanol hits in your sample, discusses the uses and applications of EPA Method 5035 and highlights our Client Services Supervisor, Scott Forbes.
The Courier: Winter 2006In this second issue we explain the science and useful applications of silica gel cleanup with the Modified EPA 8015 method, provide clarification regarding the volatile organic compounds included on our EPA 8260B (full list) and highlight our Sample Control Supervisor.
The Courier: Fall 2005In this inaugural issue we spotlight our recently updated webpage, we take a deeper look into the mystery of tiny bubbles in your VOA vials, provide updates on the latest EDF requirements and put a face to "The Voice of Kiff."
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