Sample Collection Step-By-Step Instructions
For samples dropped off before Tuesday at 2:00PM, results will be received by end of day Friday. Samples dropped of before 2PM Friday, results received by end of day Tuesday. Long weekends may affect report deliveries accordingly.
Extract Samples
Safely extract materials as described below in Common Suspect Materials & Required Testing Volumes.
Label Bags
Carefully number & place each sample in appropriate Ziploc bag then place all items into larger Ziploc bag to ensure materials are double bagged.
Create Sample Sheet
Use the example below as a template, being sure to include ALL information. Unreadable sheets may not be processed at lab technicians discretion.
Email Us The Sample Sheet
You must send a clear copy of the prepared sample sheet to avoid processing delays via email to coc@sampletesting.org
Place In Packaging Envelope
Place double bagged samples & sample preparation sheet into an packaging envelope. Clearly mark the outside with the customer name, project address and in C/O Lab Direct LLC.
Proceed To Drop Off Location Or Ship To
After reading all information provided if necessary contact customer service team to answer any further questions.
Always Check Asbestos Section In OH&S Safety Manual For Regulations And Safety Precautions Whenever Working With Materials That May Contain Asbestos.
Common Suspect Materials & Required Testing Volumes
Group A – About 1/16 to 1/4 teaspoon of material required for proper testing.
- Popcorn ceiling (take sample from area as shown in yellow box in photograph displayed)
- Drywall compound (DWC) (taken from inside or outside L corners of wall to ensure mudding material included, as indicated in photo.
- Parging and other troweled textures
- Interior/exterior stucco
Group B – Not more then 1 square inch of material required for proper testing.
- Ceramic floor tile.
- Interior tile
- Exterior tile
- Ceiling Tile
- Linoleum
- Vinyl sheeting
Group C – At least 1 cup of material required for proper testing.
- Vermiculite Insulation
Take precautions whenever disturbing any suspect building materials.
All samples to be double bagged and properly labelled with sample number.
No zip ties or knots as testing at lab technicians discretion.
