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All Asbestos Matrices.
One Lab.

PCM · TEM · PLM · Air monitoring · AHERA clearance · Bulk analysis · Waste solids. Triple-accredited for every regulatory requirement in NJ, NY, and nationwide.

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Accreditation authority

Three Bodies. Every Jurisdiction.

NJ NELAP · NY ELAP · NVLAP — the triple-accreditation that covers every regulatory requirement your clients face. Most labs hold one. IRIS holds three.

Most labs hold one accreditation. IRIS holds three — covering NJ and NY regulatory submissions and providing nationwide recognition through NVLAP. One lab, one chain of custody, one certified report accepted across all frameworks.

NJ NELAP #20045

NJ — TEM & PCM
Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) NIOSH 7400
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) 40 CFR 763 Sub. E, App. A

NY ELAP #12738

NY — All matrices
TEM — AHERA Air Clearance 40 CFR 763 APX A No. III
PCM — Fiber Counting NIOSH 7400 A Rules
PLM — Friable Material Item 198.1 + EPA 600/M4/82/020
TEM + PLM — Non-Friable Item 198.4 / 198.6 Manual

NVLAP #600211-0

Federal — Nationwide recognition
PLM — Bulk Asbestos EPA 40 CFR App. E to Sub. E of Part 763
PLM — Bulk Asbestos EPA 600/R-93/116
TEM — AHERA Clearance EPA 40 CFR Part 763, Sub. E, App. A

Accreditations current through 2027. IRIS results accepted for NJ & NY regulatory submissions and other states via NVLAP recognition.

Service menu

Three Matrices. Five Methods. Every Regulatory Need.

Air monitoring · Bulk material analysis · Waste solids — PCM, TEM, and PLM across all matrices.

Air Monitoring

PCM · TEM (AHERA Clearance)
OSHA AHERA NESHAP
Methods
NIOSH 7400 (PCM) · 40 CFR 763 App. A (TEM)
Accreditation
NJ NELAP · NY ELAP · NVLAP
Best For
Worker exposure monitoring · Post-abatement AHERA clearance · Area monitoring during renovation
Regulations
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 · AHERA 40 CFR Part 763 · EPA NESHAP
Turnaround

24–48 hrs (PCM) · 48 hrs standard (TEM)

Bulk Material Analysis

PLM — Friable & Non-Friable
NVLAP AHERA NJ DEP NY ELAP
Methods
EPA 40 CFR App. E · EPA 600/R-93/116 · EPA 40 CFR App. A (AHERA)
Accreditation
NVLAP 600211-0 · NJ NELAP 20045 · NY ELAP 12738
Best For
Pre-renovation/demo identification · School surveys · Building assessments · O&M programs
Regulations
AHERA · NESHAP 40 CFR Part 61 Sub. M · NJ DEP · OSHA pre-work surveys
Turnaround

24–48 hrs standard · Rush available

Waste Solids & Non-Friable (NOB)

PLM · TEM — Solid & Hazardous Waste
NY ELAP NJ DEP RCRA
Methods
NY ELAP Item 198.1, 198.4, 198.6 · EPA 600/M4/82/020 · TEM Non-Friable
Accreditation
NY ELAP #12738 · NJ NELAP
Best For
Demolition debris classification · Non-friable bulk · Waste disposal documentation · NOB quantification
Regulations
RCRA waste classification · NJ DEP waste rules · NY hazardous waste disposal
Turnaround

3–5 business days standard

Need help selecting the right method and accreditation for your project jurisdiction? Send us a message and we’ll match you to the right test.

Decision guide

Which Test Is Right for Your Project?

Match your regulatory requirement and project phase to the correct method and accreditation.

Worker exposure monitoring during renovation, abatement, or demolition — OSHA compliance OSHA 1926.1101 PEL 0.1 f/cc · AL 0.1 f/cc · PCM is the OSHA-accepted method for air fiber counting
PCM Air — NIOSH 7400
Post-abatement air clearance — school, commercial, or residential — AHERA required before reoccupancy AHERA mandates TEM clearance after abatement in schools — 70 s/mm² clearance criterion
TEM Air — AHERA (40 CFR 763 App. A)
Pre-renovation or pre-demolition bulk material identification — ACM survey required by NESHAP or AHERA NESHAP requires ACM survey before demolition; AHERA requires a certified ACM survey of all schools
Bulk PLM — EPA 40 CFR App. E
Demolition debris or solid waste — classify for disposal as ACM or non-ACM before disposal at licensed facilities NY ELAP Items 198.1, 198.4, 198.6 — friable and non-friable waste classification required in NJ and NY
Waste Solids — PLM or TEM (NY ELAP)
Non-friable bulk material (floor tile, transite, roofing) — NOB quantification for waste classification or litigation NOB (Non-friable Organically Bound) method quantifies asbestos in non-friable materials that cannot be pulverized
Non-Friable PLM (NOB) — NY ELAP Item 198.6
Multi-state project? IRIS NJ NELAP + NY ELAP + NVLAP triple certification means one lab for multiple jurisdictions — no split shipments.
Regulatory triggers

When Is Asbestos Testing Required?

Four distinct regulatory frameworks — each with its own trigger, method requirement, and enforcement authority.

AHERA

(Schools)
  • All K-12 schools must be inspected and re-inspected every 3 years for ACM under 40 CFR Part 763
  • Post-abatement air clearance by TEM (40 CFR 763 App. A) required before reoccupancy
  • IRIS NVLAP 600211-0 + NY ELAP certification satisfies AHERA requirements in all jurisdictions

IRIS NVLAP + NY ELAP satisfies AHERA in all jurisdictions.

OSHA

(Occupational)
  • 29 CFR 1926.1101 (construction) · 1910.1001 (general industry): PEL 0.1 f/cc TWA, AL 0.1 f/cc
  • Initial exposure assessment required when workers may disturb ACM or PACM
  • PCM by NIOSH 7400 is the OSHA-accepted method; results must be available within 5 working days

NJ NELAP + NY ELAP accreditation covers OSHA requirements.

NESHAP

(Demo / Reno)
  • EPA 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M applies to all demolition and significant renovations
  • Owner/operator must survey for RACM before demolition; bulk PLM results drive notification requirement
  • Regulated ACM (RACM) threshold: ≥160 sq ft friable, ≥260 linear ft, or ≥35 cubic ft

IRIS NVLAP 600211-0 results accepted by EPA for NESHAP reporting.

Waste Disposal

(NJ/NY ELAP)
  • Demolition waste containing ACM must be classified as hazardous or non-hazardous before disposal
  • NY ELAP accredited methods required for waste classification submitted to NY DEC or NJ DEP
  • Non-friable material: NOB by PLM (Item 198.6) determines if friability threshold is exceeded

NY ELAP #12738 + NJ NELAP results accepted by NY DEC and NJ DEP.

IRIS NELAP + NY ELAP + NVLAP triple accreditation means one lab, one chain of custody, and one report accepted across all four regulatory frameworks.
Process & chain of custody

How It Works — Four Steps.

From sample media to certified analytical report — chain of custody maintained from collection to delivery.

01

Select Your Method

Choose your method: PCM cassettes (air), PLM containers (bulk), or TEM cassettes (AHERA clearance). Download the chain-of-custody form for your method and ship with a pre-paid FedEx label.

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02

Collect & Complete COC

Air: cassette at breathing zone (PCM) or aggressive sampling (AHERA TEM). Bulk: 1–2 cm² sample per location, bagged separately. Complete COC with location, material description, and accreditation required.

03

Ship Overnight or Drop Off

Pre-paid shipping label included. Air cassettes and bulk samples ship at ambient — no refrigeration. AHERA clearance: ship within 24 hrs of collection for timely results.

04

Certified Report

PCM: f/cc fiber count with OSHA PEL/AL comparison. Bulk PLM: % asbestos by type, NESHAP threshold noted. TEM AHERA: s/mm² result with clearance pass/fail. Jurisdiction-specific reporting format.

Chain of Custody — Download for Your Shipment

Include a completed chain of custody with every sample shipment.

Chain of Custody — All Items
Use for all asbestos samples: PCM air, TEM (AHERA/bulk), and waste solids
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PLM Asbestos COC (optional)
Optional dedicated form for PLM bulk samples
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NJ NELAP · NY ELAP #12738 · NVLAP 600211-0 · PCM · TEM · PLM

One Lab.
Multiple Asbestos Methods.
Multiple Jurisdictions.

Air monitoring · AHERA clearance · Bulk PLM · Waste solids TEM · NOB by PLM. NJ and NY regulatory submissions from one accredited source.

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NJ NELAP PCM · TEM
NY ELAP #12738 Air · Bulk · Waste
NVLAP 600211-0 Bulk PLM · AHERA
Triple Certified Multiple States