ASM Sunderland Laboratory

Book UKAS-Accredited Asbestos Sample Testing

Send prepared bulk samples to our in-house Sunderland laboratory for analysis and clear reporting. Choose public postal testing or request trade laboratory rates for regular and higher-volume sample submissions.

Book Sample Analysis Arrange Sample Collection

Has the sample not been taken? Do not disturb the suspect material. HSE advises that asbestos sampling should be carried out by a suitably trained person. ASM can arrange controlled collection at your property or site. Read the HSE guidance.

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Public postal testing

Simple Prices for Homeowners and One-Off Submissions

Use this route where a representative sample has already been collected by a suitably trained person, sealed and labelled ready for laboratory submission.

Standard Analysis

£25 per sample

Results normally issued within 3–5 days from receipt of an accepted sample at the laboratory.

Urgent Analysis

£50 per sample

24-hour turnaround from laboratory receipt, subject to booking confirmation and laboratory availability.

Turnaround begins when the laboratory receives and accepts the sample—not when the online form is submitted or the package is posted. Payment and submission arrangements are confirmed after review.

Surveyors, contractors and commercial clients

Trade Laboratory Rates and Volume Discounts

Select the trade route in the booking form if you submit samples regularly, require purchase-order handling or want to discuss an approved laboratory account.

Trade turnaround Rate per sample
5-day analysis £9.65 + VAT
3-day analysis £14.75 + VAT
1-day analysis £24.95 + VAT
10% off 6–10 samples
15% off 11–50 samples
20% off 51+ samples

Trade rates and volume discounts apply to eligible trade submissions and are subject to account approval, sample acceptance and written confirmation.

A Clear Four-Step Booking Process

Book first so the laboratory can confirm the correct service, price, reference and submission instructions before anything is posted.

1

Complete the Form

Tell us who is submitting, the number of samples and the turnaround required.

2

Receive Confirmation

ASM confirms availability, payment or account arrangements and your booking reference.

3

Send Prepared Samples

Follow the confirmed instructions and ensure every sealed sample matches the submitted schedule.

4

Receive Your Report

Analysis starts following receipt and acceptance, with the report issued to the booking contact.

Online laboratory booking

Book Your Samples or Request a Trade Account

Choose the correct booking route first. The form will then collect the information required for a public submission, trade submission, collection visit or laboratory enquiry.

✓ Public postal bookings ✓ Trade and volume enquiries ✓ Sample collection requests

Before You Send a Sample

Wait for booking confirmation and follow the laboratory submission instructions. This protects the sample, preserves the reference trail and avoids delays caused by incomplete or unsuitable packages.

Prepare the Submission

  1. Only send samples collected by a suitably trained and competent person.
  2. Keep every sample sealed and clearly labelled with the same reference used on the booking schedule.
  3. Place the sealed samples and booking reference in a robust outer package, following ASM’s confirmed instructions.
  4. Do not send loose, unsealed or visibly contaminated packaging.

Laboratory Delivery Address

Use this address only after ASM has confirmed the booking and submission requirements.

ASM Sunderland Laboratory
9 Defender Court
Sunderland Enterprise Park
Sunderland
SR5 3PE

Asbestos Sample Testing Questions

Important information about sample collection, submission, turnaround times and laboratory reporting.

Can I take an asbestos sample myself?
HSE advises that asbestos sampling should be carried out by a suitably trained person. If a sample has not already been collected, do not disturb the material; ASM can provide a quotation for controlled sample collection.
When does the laboratory turnaround time begin?
Turnaround begins after the Sunderland laboratory receives and accepts the sample and the confirmed payment or account arrangements are in place. It does not begin when the form is submitted or the package is posted.
What does the laboratory report tell me?
The report records whether asbestos was detected in the submitted sample and, where detected, identifies the asbestos type. A sample result relates only to the submitted material and is not a substitute for a suitable asbestos survey where a wider property or planned works must be assessed.
Can ASM collect the sample from my property or site?
Yes. Choose the collection option in the booking form or visit the asbestos sampling page. Provide the site postcode, material location and access details so ASM can prepare the appropriate quotation.
Who can apply for ASM trade laboratory rates?
Trade pricing is intended for eligible asbestos surveyors, consultants, contractors and commercial clients. Rates, discounts, payment terms and account facilities are confirmed by ASM before analysis.
What happens if my packaging or sample information is incomplete?
The laboratory may need to contact you before accepting or analysing the sample. Clear labels, a matching sample schedule, contact details and the confirmed booking reference help prevent delays.

Laboratory analysis confirms whether asbestos is present in a submitted sample. Other services may be required where a wider property, refurbishment project or damaged material needs to be assessed.

Arrange Sample Collection

ASM can attend your property or site to collect representative samples from specific suspect materials under controlled conditions.

Asbestos Sample Collection

Learn About the Sunderland Laboratory

Read more about ASM’s UKAS-accredited bulk sample analysis service, laboratory procedures and available turnaround options.

Sunderland Laboratory Testing

Need Help Choosing the Correct Laboratory Route?

Speak to ASM about urgent analysis, higher-volume submissions, sample collection or opening a trade laboratory account.

Call 0330 433 9680 Email the Laboratory Team