In order to confirm whether or not a material contains asbestos and to identify what fibre types are present analysis of the material through the use of Polarised Light Microscopy (PLM) is required.

DNKA Ltd laboratories hold UKAS accreditation for in-house asbestos testing which enables us to ensure the rapid and accurate analysis samples taken during surveys by our own surveyors and of third party samples sent for analysis.

All our analytical activities are conducted in full accordance with HSE publication Health and Safety Guidance HSG248 “Asbestos: The analysts’ guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures ” and our in house procedures, accredited to ISO 17025:2017 (UKAS 9730) ensuring clients receive the highest quality standards.