The material should be misted with water prior to sampling to avoid fiber release, and the sample size should be at least the diameter of a quarter. Clean refers to the container in which the sample or specimen is placed for shipping to the laboratory. This ensures a solid container with a good lid seal. Sealed means contained in a manner as to preclude the potential for visible emissions, and thus air contamination. Regardless of the type of container selected for shipment, this requires the lid, flap, or seam to be secured, either by the nature of the design of the container or taped to reinforce the mechanical seal.
Analysis can determine the type and percentage of asbestos in material samples, as well as in soil.
Contact the laboratory in advance for current cost for analysis. The following list provides information on other laboratories in New Hampshire and Massachusetts that specialize in asbestos analysis. No endorsement of these laboratories is expressed or implied by the State of New Hampshire.