Instructions

1

If you are going to take your own ceiling sample for asbestos testing, you will need to wear protective clothing such as a mask, goggles, gloves, and clothing that covers as much of you body as possible.
2

Prepare the area where you will take the sample from. Place a tarp under the ceiling area and turn off any heating or cooling systems. You must also spray the ceiling area with fine mist containing a few drops of detergent to keep the asbestos from becoming airborne.
3

Cut a small piece of the ceiling with a sharp knife or other cutting instrument. You will most likely be able to place the sample into a Ziploc bag to seal and contain it.
4

Either mail in or take the asbestos ceiling sample to a testing facility for analysis.