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Radon Gas Test
Kit
All you have to pay is
the $15 lab fee when you return your detectors
with the pre-paid postage envelope included in
your kit. And you will receive your results
within one week from when we receive your
detectors.
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priority mail (within the United States only)
What is Radon?
Radon is an invisible and odorless
radioactive gas which occurs naturally from
decaying uranium underneath the earth's surface.
Though you cannot see, smell, or taste radon, it
is there and may be a problem in your home or
office. Radon gas rises through the soil and
seeps through cracks, holes, and drain pipes in
the foundation or basements of buildings. Radon
gas can be found all over the United States, and
according to the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) 1 out of every 15 homes in the
United States has high levels of radon gas.
What can Radon do to you?
Radon gas contains radioactive particles
which get trapped in your lungs every time you
take a breath. As these particles break down,
they release bursts of radiation that damage or
destroy lung tissue and cause lung cancer, and
long-term exposure may even cause death.
Do you have any of the following in your
home?
- Cinder-block, brick or rock wall
- Exposed soil in the basement or foundation
- Cracks in the basement wall or foundation
- An open sump pump hole or floor drain
- Spaces between walls and floors
- Exposed pipes or loose pipe fittings
If you answered YES to any of the above
questions, then you could be breathing in this
deadly radioactive gas.
Am I At Risk?
It is estimated that radon kills between
5,000 and 30,000 people each year. Nearly 1 in
15 homes are estimated to have elevated levels
of radon. Radon gas is the #1 cause of lung
cancer in non-smokers. Radon can show up in any
home or office. You may have radon in your home
or office even if your neighbor does not. The
risk of developing lung cancer from Radon
exposure can increase depending on:
- the level of radon in your home or office;
- the amount of time you have spent exposed
to radon;
- whether you are a smoker or have ever been
exposed to tobacco smoke.
Smokers Beware!
Cigarette smokers who have radon
concentrations of 10pCi/L or higher increase
their chance of developing lung cancer by as
much as 18 times or 1800%.
How Does Radon Get Into My Home Or
Office?
The greatest concentration of radon is
usually found in the lowest level of homes or
offices. This is because radon is found in the
soil and rocks beneath the foundation. If you
have dirt floors in the basement, cracks in the
foundation, or openings from a sump pump hole or
drain, radon is likely to build up quicker and
in higher concentrations.
Protection...Testing Is Your First
Line Of Defense!
To find out if radon gas is a problem in your
home or office, you must conduct a radon
test! The PRO-LAB Radon Gas Test Kit is the most
accurate and reliable radon test kit available
for checking the level of radon gas in your home
or office. The PRO-LAB Radon Gas Test Kit
provides two (2) desiccated, short-term
detectors which allow you to conduct
side-by-side testing in order to get the most
accurate and reliable results.
Radon Is Measured In Picocuries Per
Liter (pCi/L)
An acceptable level of radon is 4(pCi/L) or
less. If the average of your two test results
are higher than 4(pCi/L) you should take some
action to reduce the radon level in your home or
office.
PRO-LAB recommends that you conduct a radon test
every year. Annual testing is the best way to
determine whether or not your home or office has
the potential for a radon problem. If
Test Results Are High?
There are ways to reduce the level of radon
yourself or by a trained professional. Costs
should run between $500-$2,500 depending on the
seriousness of your problem. Start by doing the
following and then contact your State Radon
Office or EPA Office for additional information
on reducing Radon in your home or office:
- Seal or caulk areas of entry such as
cracks, holes and openings;
- Keep vents to crawl spaces open;
- Minimize time spent in low areas such as
your basement;
- Increase the circulation of outside air
into your home or office;
- Discourage cigarette smoking in your home
or office.
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Professional Radon Gas Test Kit by PRO-LAB
The Pro–Lab Professional Radon Gas Test Kit
utilizes the most advanced liquid scintillation,
short–term detectors, which contain silica gel
desiccants (patented) necessary to remove all
moisture in order to make your test results
accurate and reliable. Testing is easy! Simply
place the two radon detectors in the lowest
level of your home or office for a period of 96
hours to allow time for the detectors to absorb
enough radon to be analyzed according to EPA
standards. Seal the detectors with the enclosed
caps, completely fill out the data card, and
return the detectors to Pro–Lab in the
pre–paid postage envelope along with any
required lab fee.
Your professional laboratory test results
will be mailed to you within one week of
receipt, indicating the exact radon level in
your tested area. For real estate transactions,
an express service is also available (results
within 48 hours of receipt), call PRO-LAB for
details.
All you have to pay is the $15 lab fee when
you return your detectors with the pre-paid
postage envelope included in your kit. (This
does not include the cost of the test kit) And
you will receive your results within one week
from when we receive your detectors. Once you
have tested your home or office, you can then
make any changes necessary to protect you and
your family from further exposure to radon. If
you have any questions, please call Waralon,
Inc. (406) 889-3915.
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