{"product_id":"asbestos-testing-kit","title":"Asbestos Test Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAsbestos Testing Kit Canada – Laboratory Analysis Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest suspected building materials before you renovate, repair or demolish. Our asbestos testing kit includes sample packaging, submission instructions and professional laboratory analysis with results delivered by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder online for delivery anywhere in Canada. Receive your digital report by email, with turnaround measured in business days after the laboratory receives your samples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpedited:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpress:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your preferred results turnaround when ordering. Kit delivery and return shipping time are additional and are not included in laboratory turnaround times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample bags or containers for the number of samples purchased\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample identification labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step submission instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory submission form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective equipment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional laboratory analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital laboratory report delivered by email\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nChoose the number of samples you need and your preferred results turnaround. Bulk discounts apply automatically at checkout for qualifying quantities.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding Materials Accepted for Asbestos Testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nSubject to kit instructions and laboratory acceptance requirements, common materials submitted for asbestos testing may include:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrywall, joint compound and plaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopcorn ceilings, textured ceilings and wall coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl floor tiles and sheet-flooring backing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlooring adhesive and mastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling tiles and cement board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaulking and sealants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoofing and siding materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nDifferent materials or layers may require separate samples. For example, flooring and the adhesive beneath it may need to be tested separately.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nUnsure whether your material can be accepted? Contact our Lab Team before ordering.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not independently sample loose-fill vermiculite, sprayed insulation, damaged or crumbling materials, or materials likely to release significant dust. Arrange an assessment by a qualified asbestos professional.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Laboratory Asbestos Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour sample is analyzed by an accredited Canadian environmental laboratory using recognized asbestos testing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor standard bulk building materials, analysis is typically performed using Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), a widely used laboratory method for identifying asbestos in materials such as drywall compound, plaster, textured ceilings, flooring, ceiling tiles, and other suspect building materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe laboratory used for our standard bulk asbestos testing is NVLAP-accredited for asbestos analysis and participates in recognized laboratory quality and proficiency programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce testing is complete, you receive a digital laboratory report with the analytical results for your submitted sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk testing method:\u003c\/strong\u003e EPA\/600\/R-93\/116*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital laboratory results provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e *Analytical methods may vary for certain materials or specialized sample types. \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Kit For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur asbestos testing kit is designed for homeowners planning renovations, home buyers and sellers, landlords, property managers, contractors and restoration companies arranging appropriate sample collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor workplaces, commercial properties, renovation projects and demolition work, follow applicable requirements for professional sampling and asbestos assessments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Safety Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisturbing suspected asbestos-containing materials can release fibres. Do not drill, cut, sand, scrape, break or remove suspected materials to obtain a sample without appropriate professional guidance. If unsure whether sampling is suitable, contact a qualified asbestos professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow applicable provincial, territorial and federal requirements. Protective equipment does not make every material suitable for self-sampling. 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