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Labs

Division of Laboratory Services

Who We Are

The Division performs laboratory services for CDA’s internal regulatory programs and some external customers. The purpose for this unit is to conduct timely and legally defensible chemical, microbiological and instrumental analysis of samples related to animal food, animal health, pesticides, soil, fertilizer, ground and surface water, industrial hemp and marijuana. 

In addition, the division serves as the primary source of measurement standards for the Department and provides volume and mass calibrations for Inspection & Consumers Services (ICS) field inspectors, Department of Labor and Employment and other external customers.

The Division supports consumer protection by providing valuable services and consistent, reliable results with integrity, professionalism and impartiality.

Eric E. Petty
Division Director

Portrait of Eric Petty

Animal Health Laboratory

Biochemistry Lab

Metrology Lab

Contact Us

300 S. Technology Ct.
Broomfield, CO 80021
303-869-9220

M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Main Laboratory Line 303-869-9220

Direct laboratory lines are also staffed during normal business hours at this time:  

Animal Health Laboratory 303-869-9230

BioChemistry Laboratory 303-869-9250

Metrology Laboratory 303-869-9240

 

Read about the history of the Division of Laboratory Services. 

Laboratory Outreach Program

Free educational opportunity for schools and students

The CDA labs welcome school classes and clubs, scouting groups, and other educational organizations to learn about the science we perform and the connection to agriculture.

To schedule, teachers, advisors, and group leaders should fill out this interest form or learn more about the program.

 

 

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