Testing Laboratories and Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing physical, chemical, and other analytical testing services, such as acoustics or vibration testing, assaying, biological testing (except medical and veterinary), calibration testing, electrical and electronic testing, geotechnical testing, mechanical testing, nondestructive testing, or thermal testing. The testing may occur in a laboratory or on-site.
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector comprises establishments that specialize in performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others. These activities require a high degree of expertise and training. The establishments in this sector specialize according to expertise and provide these services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. Activities performed include: legal advice and representation; accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services; architectural, engineering, and specialized design services; computer services; consulting services; research services; advertising services; photographic services; translation and interpretation services; veterinary services; and other professional, scientific, and technical services. This sector excludes establishments primarily engaged in providing a range of day-to-day office administrative services, such as financial planning, billing and recordkeeping, personnel supply, and physical distribution and logistics. These establishments are classified in Sector 56, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services. |
| 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector group establishments engaged in processes where human capital is the major input. These establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular expertise and training of the services provider. The distinguishing feature of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector is the fact that most of the industries grouped in it have production processes that are almost wholly dependent on worker skills. Thus, the establishments classified in this subsector sell expertise. Much of the expertise requires degrees, though not in every case. |
| 5413 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services 4-digit industry group | This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in architectural, engineering, and related services, such as drafting services, building inspection services, geophysical surveying and mapping services, surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services, and testing services. |
| 54138 | Testing Laboratories and Services 5-digit NAICS industry | See industry description for 541380. |
| 541380 | Testing Laboratories and Services 6-digit U.S. detail | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing physical, chemical, and other analytical testing services, such as acoustics or vibration testing, assaying, biological testing (except medical and veterinary), calibration testing, electrical and electronic testing, geotechnical testing, mechanical testing, nondestructive testing, or thermal testing. The testing may occur in a laboratory or on-site. |
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Classification References
- 01Laboratory testing for the medical profession--are classified in Industry 62151, Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories;
- 02Veterinary testing services--are classified in Industry 541940, Veterinary Services; and
- 03Auto emissions testing--are classified in U.S. Industry 811198, All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance.
Index Items
Acoustics testing laboratories or services
Assaying services
Automobile proving and testing grounds
Biological (except medical, veterinary) testing laboratories or services
Calibration and certification testing laboratories or services
Electrical testing laboratories or services
Electronic testing laboratories or services
Environmental testing laboratories or services
Film badge testing (i.e., radiation testing) laboratories or services
Fire insurance underwriters' laboratories
Food testing laboratories or services
Forensic (except medical) laboratories or services
Geotechnical testing laboratories or services
Hydrostatic testing laboratories or services
Industrial testing laboratories or services
Laboratory testing (except medical, veterinary) services
Mechanical testing laboratories or services
Metallurgical testing laboratories or services
Nondestructive testing laboratories or services
Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services
Product testing laboratories or services
Radiation dosimetry (i.e., radiation testing) laboratories or services
Radiation testing laboratories or services
Radiographic testing laboratories or services
Radiographing welded joints on pipes and fittings
Radiography inspection services
Radon testing laboratories or services
Seed testing laboratories or services
Soil testing laboratories or services
Testing laboratories (except medical, veterinary)
Thermal testing laboratories or services
Vibration testing laboratories or services
X-ray inspection services
How Item Can Help
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Transportation Management Systems guarantee the secure, temperature-controlled delivery of critical biological samples across long distances, minimizing the risk of spoilage during transit.
External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 541380.
International Organization of Legal Metrology
The primary international body responsible for coordinating metrology standards used in laboratory testing.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
The US government agency providing technical guidance and standards for laboratory testing services.
LabXchange
An industry directory and community platform connecting professionals in laboratory testing and development.
