Tutorials: Ordering an asbestos analysis

1. How can I recognize a good asbestos laboratory?

A good asbestos laboratory is characterized by various criteria, such as independence in the form of fact-based results, quality through a quality management system and certified accreditation for maximum safety and quality.

• Independence:
  Since 1992 we have been working as an independent testing laboratory in the field of material analysis with a focus on asbestos analysis. There are no economic ties with our clients and we do not provide expert opinions. Our test results are neutral and fact-based.
• Quality:
  You should be able to rely on the results of your analysis. To ensure this, we have had a quality management system in place since the mid-1990s, which we consistently implement. Regular professional exchanges with clients and partner laboratories, as well as our participation in laboratory comparisons and round robin tests, support our quality assurance..
• Accreditation:
  The accreditation of a laboratory guarantees you the highest quality and reliability of analysis results. Our accreditation certificate has certified our competence to carry out tests in various areas in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 since 1995. Find out more about our quality standards here.

2. Which materials can be analyzed for asbestos?

From asphalt, mortar and screed, to fiber cement, window putty or felt, to stone powder, dust or plaster - a wide variety of materials can be sent to CRB for testing for asbestos.

• Private customers can simply select the material to be tested for an analysis in the material search of the online store for private customers.
• Corporate customers please use this online portal for sample registration.

3. How do I order an asbestos analysis?

Asbestos analyses for private customers

can be conveniently ordered via our case studies for the analysis of asbestos, our asbestos house with asbestos and mineral fiber sites or directly via our online store.

• Select materials to be analyzed individually and name them appropriately. Suitable analysis methods and prices will be assigned automatically.
• When sending samples, please designate the containers per sample identically to the samples registered online so that there can be no confusion in the laboratory.
• After ordering, you will receive an e-mail with instructions for taking and sending samples. Our work begins as soon as we have received the samples.

Corporate customers or employees of a public authority

choose a separate sample registration form, which can also be used to process larger orders quickly.

• New customers can register quickly and easily, receive their access data immediately and can register samples straight away. A video tutorial will support you.
• Existing customers simply log in with their access data and off they go.

4. Material or analysis type are not listed online: What to do...

We offer a variety of analytical methods for testing material, dust, air and liquid samples for asbestos or man-made mineral fibers.

If you are unable to find the material you are looking for via our private customer store, you are welcome to contact us and we will help you further. Simply contact us via

• the contact form on our website (the little headphone),
• via e-mail to labor@crb-gmbh.de or
• by telephone on +49 (0)5505 // 940 98 0.

We will be happy to advise you on the most suitable test method for your samples.

Please do not send any unannounced, unlabeled or poorly packaged samples to the laboratory, as we will not be able to clearly identify them and this will increase the workload and slow down the process. Poorly packaged samples also pose a risk to anyone who comes into contact with them.