One of our clients moved into a new house with a newborn baby. He was concerned about the air quality, especially about the presence of asbestos in the air. He wanted to know if he should get an asbestos test to ensure they weren’t breathing asbestos and other airborne contaminants. So he asked if he should get an asbestos test.
The only time you need to test something for asbestos is when the asbestos-containing material has been or will be disturbed. So, for instance, let’s say that our client has old linoleum flooring that dates back to the mid-70s and wants to remove this flooring, which would cause the asbestos in the flooring to be disturbed, so it would need to be tested for the presence of asbestos to control the release of fibers.
How to test for asbestos
Getting material tested for asbestos is very simple. All you need to do is gather a few tools and prepare yourself to collect samples. Get a good knife, a couple of sandwich bags, a marker, some latex gloves, a mask, a spray bottle with a couple of soap droplets. Cut two pieces of 3-inch square in two different spots, place them in separate bags and label each one with a number and location. Try doing this task when you are alone in the room and close all windows, doors, and any ventilation system in the room.
After collecting the pieces, you can send them to an asbestos testing lab for analysis. You can conduct an internet search for “asbestos testing lab near me” for a local lab, or you can mail in an asbestos sample for testing at a lab outside of your area. The lab technician will utilize the Polarized Light Microscopy method to examine the material for asbestos. The final results will show what type of asbestos is present and the percentage.
How much does asbestos testing cost?
Getting samples tested for asbestos doesn’t have to be expensive. You can get an asbestos test for between $25 per sample, up to about $50 each. But an air sample will cost you about $155 for the service call and $27 per sample. The air sample would need to be performed by a trained technician.
Asbestos testing lab
If you want peace of mind, let 5 Microns Inc. test your building material for the presence of asbestos. We also provide asbestos air testing. In addition, we offer a two business day turnaround time, with 24 hour and same-day service. Contact us for details at 425-440-8787, or email us at clientservices@5microns.tech.
Where can I send a sample for asbestos testing?
5 Microns Inc.
7100 Fort Dent Way #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
Mail-in asbestos testing
5 Microns Inc.
7100 Fort Dent Way #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
IMPORTANT-MUST READ FIRST: All mail-in samples must have a tracking number and include our general chain of custody form to be processed. If the chain of custody form is missing, your sample(s) will not be accepted and processed. Drop-offs MUST have the COC form inside your package but not in the sample bag. DO NOT MAIL YOUR SAMPLES BY FIRST CLASS MAIL. Send your sample(s) via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, and FedEx. It is essential to closely follow these directions so our asbestos testing lab can promptly process your sample(s).
Asbestos testing near me
*PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL DROP-OFFS: All samples must be dropped off at the back of the office building located at 7100 Fort Dent Way Tukwila WA outside the Tabor 100 Office and placed inside the black drop-box pictured below. Do not take your samples to the front desk. The front desk will not accept drop-offs over the counter, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Asbestos testing lab near me
5 Microns Inc.
7100 Fort Dent Way #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
