Asbestos Analysis

We have a purpose built laboratory, with a full team of P401 qualified analysts. Asbestos Identification results are available to our clients in pdf format within 15 minutes of the result being available.

• an initial visual examination is carried out of the sample to tease out any potential fibres and to assess the current treatment required.
• sample treatment takes place if required, to isolate any fibres.
• a more detailed search using a stereo microscope takes place to classify the fibre types.
• any fibres found are mounted onto microscope slides and immersed in a Refractive Index Liquid (RI). This is to simulate as close as possible the original specification of the fibre.
• Polarised Light Microscopy is now used to positively identify any asbestos materials within the sample.