Packing
Packing an asbestos sample – how to do it right
A well-packed sample survives the post intact and can be analysed reliably. Read these instructions before you send your sample.
Materials
What packing materials do you need?
Inner packaging (required)
- Two airtight zip-lock bags for each sample
- A waterproof marker pen
- Bubble wrap or tissue paper if needed
Outer packaging
- A small box or a sturdy padded envelope
- Packing tape to seal it
- An address label or a handwritten address
Step by step
Packing step by step
Put the sample in a zip‑lock bag
Put on gloves and place the sample straight into an airtight zip-lock bag. Check that the bag seals properly, then put it inside a second bag.
Label the bag
Write the material and where the sample was taken clearly on the bag (e.g. “bathroom wall, tile adhesive”).
One sample per bag
If you have several samples, each one gets its own bag with its own label.
Pack into the outer packaging
Wrap the bags in bubble wrap or tissue paper and put them in a box or a sturdy padded envelope. Seal it with tape.
Label the outer packaging
Write or stick on the address, with FINLAND on the last line. Write on the package: “Asbestos sample – laboratory”.
Once the package is ready, read how to send it: Sending an asbestos sample | send by post
FAQ
Questions about packing the sample
Pack your sample and order an analysis
Follow our instructions for packing and sending the sample. Result by email the same day the sample arrives.