Instructions
Asbestos sampling instructions – how to take the sample correctly
A correctly taken sample gives a reliable analysis result. Read the instructions carefully before you take the sample. We recommend wearing protective equipment while sampling.
Safety
Protective equipment you need
Recommended protective equipment
- FFP3 respirator (not an ordinary face mask)
- Disposable nitrile gloves
- Safety glasses or a face shield
- Protective overalls or clothing if needed
Sampling tools
- Knife or chisel to prise off the sample
- Zip-lock bags (one per sample)
- Waterproof marker
- Notepad for the sampling locations
Step by step
Taking a sample, step by step
Take the sample
Remove a small piece (about 2–3 cm) of the material you want analysed.
Pack it in a zip-lock bag
Put the sample in a zip-lock bag, seal it carefully and place it inside a second bag.
Label the sample
Write on the bag what the material is and where the sample was taken.
Send the sample
Write "Semlab / Innosus Oy" as the recipient and FINLAND on the last line of the address, and send it as a letter or small parcel with your national postal service.
Get the result
We analyse the sample on the day it arrives and send the report to your email address.
Once you have taken the sample, read how to pack and send it: Sending an asbestos sample.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about sampling
Ready to take a sample?
Order the analysis online, take the sample following the instructions and send it to the laboratory. Result the same day the sample arrives.