FAQ Asbestos
FAQ about asbestos testing and sampling
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Growth of Asbestos Crystal from Vermiculite. Microscopy image
Every year LCS Laboratory analyzes hundreds of Vermiculite samples for asbestos content. In this post we want to explain and show you what we see in your sample under the […]
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What is a Safe Asbestos Limit?
LCS Laboratory was asked a very important question, and we’d like to share the discussion with you: Question: “I am planning to get a contractor to do some work in […]
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Asbestos Analysis of Construction Materials with Layered Structure
FAQ: I’m looking at doing some renovations on my home which would require taking down some of the existing drywall/plaster and I would like to get it tested for the presence […]
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I Need to Test Vermiculite for Asbestos. How Reliable is your Test?
QUESTION: Hello, Sorry to bother you again, but I have been informed that some vermiculite testing procedures produce a report with a disclaimer about their reliability – does the report […]
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Contractor Asked Me to Test Vermiculite for Asbestos. How Many Samples Should I Collect?
QUESTION: Hello, I have been told by my electrician that the vermiculite in my attic may contain asbestos and should be tested before he can resume his work. How many […]
