Laboratory Services
Air and Bulk Sample Analyses
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Free Estimates
Competitive Pricing
Bulk Sample Analyses by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM)
Each sample preparation is analyzed using a polarized light microscope fitted with a dispersion staining objective.
Positive identification of each layer’s constituents is performed by observing optical properties such as color, pleochroism, extinction angle, birefringence, sign of elongation, dispersion staining colors, and other distinguishing optical characteristics.
A report is generated by identifying and quantifying each layer and its asbestos and non-asbestos components in estimated volume/area percents.
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Air Sample Analysis by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM)
PCM analysis is prepared according to the NIOSH 7400 method. Fiber concentrations are quantified using a phase-contrast light microscope. Analytical results are reported in tabular format. The data reported includes fiber concentration and other pertinent data.
All microscopists have attended and passed examinations for the NIOSH 582 course “Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dusts” according to OSHA 29 CRFR.
The laboratory is actively participating and is successful in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Proficiency Analytical Testing Program (PAT). The laboratory identification is 79116-001.
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