Your Asbestos Lab is Nearer Than You Think!
Finding an asbestos lab near you should never be a difficult process. That’s why we take strides to make it as easy as possible for you to come visit PEL Labs! Finding our corner of the building is actually pretty easy once you know where to go. When you drive into our parking lot you’ll find a row of parking spaces facing the main entrance to the many labs there. But only one of them...
Read More!PEL Biannual Audit is Complete!
We have great news! It’s been a grueling process, but PEL Laboratories has just been re-accredited! Our staff are often asked by citizens of the community about our accreditation process through NVLAP. What does that mean for us and the client when it comes to the quality and validity of our work? To clarify, the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program ( NVLAP ) is a N...
Read More!Different Types of Mold Sample Collection
Although PEL doesn’t collect mold samples or perform mold investigations, we often get questions on both. We’ve put together some answers on what agencies, consultants and colleagues have to say on the subjects. Credit to PRO-LAB of Weston Florida and Guzi-West Inspection and Consulting, LLC of Redding, CA. "When should a mold inspection and mold testing be considered?" This...
Read More!Need Mold or Asbestos Analysis Results in a Rush? PEL Labs to the Rescue!
Do you need your asbestos or mold samples analyzed quickly? Look no further! PEL Labs works with rush samples from restoration companies both local and distant, quickly getting you the results you need. We can turn around mold air clearance samples and/or asbestos samples in as little as 3 hours! For our clients on the west coast, that often means results by 10 am. We understand that some restora...
Read More!PEL Labs is the newest NVLAP-accredited 600205-0 lab in Ann Arbor, Michigan!
We work to serve your asbestos, lead, and mold analysis needs. The National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program, NVLAP 600205-0, exists to give impartial, third-party tests to accredit laboratories in their recognized fields. PEL is accredited by NVLAP 600205-0 to perform bulk asbestos analysis by Polarized Light Microscopy. Our laboratory also just moved to a new location!...
Read More!How to Find a Reputable Asbestos Laboratory
Are you having a hard time finding a reputable asbestos laboratory? Do you need results quickly? Don’t want to waste your valuable time and money on a company that will give you less than excellent service? Typically, with a quick Google search, you can locate a laboratory that offers asbestos analysis. But—how do you know if it’s a legitimate, credible lab? Here are ...
Read More!Different Types of Mold Collection
Even though PEL Laboratories doesn’t collect mold samples, we often receive questions about what type of samples should be collected. Our job is to analyze the samples we receive, but we’re still knowledgeable about the collection process. Here’s a brief summary of different types of mold sample collection we receive and what their primary uses are. Credit to PRO-LAB of Weston F...
Read More!Asbestos Sample Analysis: Our Process
PEL Labs (PEL) is a nationally accredited asbestos laboratory located in Ann Arbor, MI. Our lab works with different consulting groups, agencies, and the general public. We’ve found that many consultants don’t quite know how samples are analyzed for asbestos, so here we provide some clarification about our asbestos analysis process. What happens once a building material sample is drop...
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