About us
About the laboratory
Semlab is an asbestos analysis laboratory specialising in testing building materials for asbestos. Our aim is to offer reliable, fast and affordable asbestos analysis to everyone who renovates.
Our story
Why Semlab exists
We wanted to make careful asbestos analysis simple and affordable – without hassle or long waits.
We invested in a modern electron microscope and designed our processes so that we can keep the price low without cutting corners on quality. Every sample is analysed with the same care in line with ISO 22262-1.
We believe an asbestos analysis should not hold up a renovation. A fair price and fast results help homeowners and professionals alike make the right decision.
The laboratory is in Espoo, Finland, and you post your sample to us from your own country. The report is emailed to you in English – so the service is fast and straightforward.
Equipment
The laboratory's equipment
Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
The SEM is the heart of the laboratory. The scanning electron microscope uses a focused electron beam to produce highly detailed images of the sample surface. Magnification goes up to 100,000×, so even small asbestos fibres are detected.
- Detects fibres below 1 μm
- Produces high-resolution images
- Lets us examine fibre shape (morphology)
Energy-dispersive spectrometer (EDS)
The EDS unit is built into the SEM and measures the chemical composition of the fibres in real time. The LIVE-EDS function analyses the elemental profile of each fibre instantly.
- Real-time elemental analysis (LIVE-EDS)
- Elemental mapping (LIVE-MAP)
- Unambiguous identification of the asbestos type
Quality assurance
Standards and methods
ISO 22262-1
All our analyses follow the international standard ISO 22262-1. The standard sets out the requirements for identifying asbestos in solid materials using SEM electron microscopy and EDS elemental analysis.
ISO 22262-1 is widely regarded as one of the most reliable methods of asbestos analysis. It requires both visual identification of the fibres (morphology) and chemical confirmation (elemental analysis), which minimises false positives and false negatives.
All 6 asbestos types
We identify chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, actinolite and anthophyllite.
Two-step confirmation
First visual identification in the SEM images, then chemical confirmation with EDS elemental analysis.
Documented process
Every analysis is documented and archived. Reports follow a standardised format.
Our values
What we stand for
Reliability
Every sample is analysed with the same care in line with ISO 22262-1.
Fair price
€49.99 incl. VAT per sample, with no hidden costs.
Speed
Result on the day your sample arrives – for every sample, at no extra cost.
Openness
Clear prices, open communication and easy-to-understand reports.
Our team
A skilled team
The Semlab team is made up of specialists in materials science and analytical methods. All our analysts are trained in SEM electron microscopy and EDS elemental analysis.
We believe a good asbestos analysis should be accessible to everyone. Our team works every day to make sure each customer gets reliable results quickly and at a fair price. We are happy to answer your questions and help you understand your result.
Order an asbestos analysis from a reliable laboratory
JEOL SEM-EDS electron microscope, ISO 22262-1, result on the day your sample arrives.