ISO/IEC 17025 accreditedA2LATesting
Element Materials Technology Columbia
Columbia MD (formerly PCTEST).
Element Columbia (formerly PCTEST) was founded in 1989 by ex-FCC engineers and is strategically located near the FCC's Columbia lab. The site offers EMC/EMI testing and certification, RF testing, SAR, OTA, hearing aid compatibility (HAC), 4G/LTE conformance, lithium battery testing, and Verizon Wireless Open Development certification. It is an A2LA-accredited lab (Cert. 2041.01) holding FCC TCB designation. The facility serves major cell phone, smart device, and electronics manufacturers globally.
Columbia MD (formerly PCTEST)Verified May 4, 2026national coverage
Contact and location
How to reach this lab
Primary location
7185 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
Primary contact
+1-410-290-6652
RFQ routing
Certificate ID
A2LA #2041.01
Accreditation and quality
Accreditation details
ISO/IEC 17025
Accredited
Accrediting body
A2LA
Scope evidence
Logistics and service details
Operational information
Service region
national
Delivery mode
In-labShip-in
Technical capabilities
Services, standards, and report types
Testing services
EMC/EMI TestingFCC Part 15 TestingSAR TestingOTA TestingHAC TestingRF/Wireless TestingLTE Conformance TestingLithium Battery TestingField Interoperability Testing
Standards supported
FCC Part 15FCC Part 22FCC Part 24FCC Part 27RSS-102RSS-130CTIA Test PlansIEEE 802.11IEEE 1528
Industries served
TelecommunicationsIoT/Connected DevicesConsumer ProductsElectronics