GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Use NVL sample bags/ Ziploc bags to properly collect and
seal the specimens (contact
us to receive one by mail)
2. Use separate bags for each sample
3. Label each bag or container
4. Wear latex or nitrile gloves
5. When finished taking the sample, remove
gloves and wash your hands thoroughly
6. If you need any further instruction or
have any questions, please contact NVL Laboratories, Inc.
FOR
ASBESTOS
For
Popcorn Ceilings
- Scrape off
about a teaspoon of material into the NVL sample bag/ Ziploc
baggie.
For
Vinyl Flooring/ insulation/ roofing/ siding/ other material
- Use a sharp
tool to cut about 1 sq. inch piece through all layers of the
material and seal it into the NVL sample bag / Ziploc
baggie.
Note:
U.S. postal regulations require that asbestos testing sample
containers must be at least 1/4" high. Use a bubble wrap
envelope or wrap the specimen in newspaper before mailing.
FOR LEAD
(Pb)
1.
Choose an area where the paint is peeling and children do
not have access.
2. Place a piece of paper underneath the
sample area. Use a sharp tool to remove a quantity of about
a teaspoon of paint chips/ flakes, making sure to include
every layer.
3. Using the paper, place the scrapings
into the NVL sample bag/ Ziploc baggie and tightly seal.
4. For Soil: Scoop about a tablespoon of
soil off the top 1/2 inch of suspected area.
5. For Household Dust: Take a baby wipe and
sweep up the dust in a 1sq. ft. (or known) area.
Individually place each wipe into the NVL sample bag/ Ziploc
baggie and tightly seal.
MOLD
For
Tape Lifts:
1.
Fold over the ends of a strip of clear tape to provide a
non-sticky surface to hold
2. Apply the adhesive side of the tape to
the surface with light to moderate pressure, avoiding any
spots with loose debris
3. Remove the tape gently, touching only
the ends
4. Avoid folds in the tape while carefully
placing it into the sample bag and seal tightly
For
Thick Mold Deposits:
1.
Scrape off about a teaspoon of material into a Ziploc bag or
plastic vial
2. Use a sharp tool to cut about 1 sq. inch
piece through all layers of the material (vinyl flooring,
any insulation, roofing, siding, or other material) and seal
in it NVL sample bag/ Ziploc baggie
3. Take care not to smash the collected
mold sample
4. Carefully place into the NVL sample bag/
Ziploc baggie and seal tightly
Email:
info@nvllabs.com
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