An asbestos test is used to determine if specific materials used in the house contain asbestos. Common materials are insulation, ducting tape, ceiling plasters, and some exterior siding. A sample is taken of the material and taken to a lab to determine if the material does contain asbestos. The samples will be sent next day air to the lab. From the day the sample is submitted to the lab to when the results are received is 3 business days or less.
There are 2 different types of mold tests, a swab sample and an air quality test. If there is a specific area of the house that has visible microbial growth, this can be tested with a swab sample to determine what type of growth it is.
Two air quality samples are taken inside the house to determine what type of spores are in the air. An additional sample is required to determine what type of spores are in the outdoor air. This sample is also called a control. These to samples are compared to determine if there are elevated spore counts on the interior sample.
Both the swab and air quality samples are sent to the lab to be tested to determine what was found. From the day the sample is submitted to when the results are received is 3 business days or less.
A lead paint test is used to determine if paint that has been used in the house is lead based. A small sample of paint is taken and tested with a kit on site. It will be determined on site if the paint tested does contain lead.
