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Laboratory Testing and Analysis

IOM provides specialist laboratory analysis and clear interpretation to help you identify hazards, understand risk and make confident decisions. Accredited testing is available for services covered by our United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) scope of accreditation.

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Integrated laboratory support

Reliable evidence.
Practical action.

Our UKAS-accredited laboratory services* are essential for protecting health and ensuring compliance in workplaces and communities.

You can use our laboratory services on their own or alongside the sampling services from our occupational hygiene team. Clients gain from a team approach where our lab analysts work closely with hygienists.

Together, they provide a clear understanding of hazards and ways to manage and reduce them. This collaboration means you receive expert advice on implementing effective controls while managing risks to stay within exposure limits and meet environmental standards.

Prepare

Select suitable sampling media and analytical methods.

Analyse

Apply appropriate methods across a broad analytical portfolio.

Interpret

Explain results clearly and relate them to the client question.

Assure

Work within controlled quality systems and accredited scope where applicable.

Important information

*Service and accreditation note – 4 June 2026

As a result of IOM’s recent building move, we are currently in the process of re-validating our analytical equipment.

We now have UKAS accreditation for Formaldehyde analysis following MDHS 102, Lead in paint following NIOSH 7300, MDHS 88 and 96 – Benzene, Toluene, Xylene, Ethylbenzene, Hexane, Tetrachloroethylene, Trichloroethylene and Butyl acetate on 226-01 Charcoal tubes or 575-001 passive badges.

Turnaround Times

Our skilled team delivers standard results within 10 working days with faster service options available. Industry leaders and government agencies trust us because of our strong track record.

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What we offer

Laboratory Services

Choose a service or tell our laboratory team what you need to test and why.

Acid and Reactive Gas Monitoring

Monitoring and analysis for acid vapours, mists and reactive gases including chlorine, bromine and ozone.

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Asbestos and Fibre Testing

Identify asbestos and other fibres in materials, soils, air and other samples, with clear interpretation of the results.

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Bulk Powder Dustiness Testing

Measure how readily powders release inhalable, thoracic and respirable dust to support safer material and control decisions.

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Dust and Crystalline Silica Analysis

Measure workplace dust and quantify crystalline silica to help you understand exposure and manage risk.

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Formaldehyde Exposure Monitoring

Track formaldehyde levels, detect exposure peaks and assess whether existing controls provide effective protection.

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Hexavalent Chromium Testing

Detect chromium VI in materials and workplace processes, assess exposure and identify practical control improvements.

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Isocyanate Sampling and Analysis

Assess isocyanate exposure through workplace monitoring and laboratory analysis, with practical advice to improve controls.

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Microbiology Testing

Test for mould, bacteria and bioaerosols, explain the findings and help you protect the people using your buildings.

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Technical reassurance

Why choose IOM?

Specialist analysts

Direct access to technical experts who can discuss sampling and results.

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Integrated support

Laboratory analysts and occupational hygienists work together where required.

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Controlled quality

Analysis is delivered through controlled methods and accredited scope where applicable.

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Practical interpretation

Results are explained in the context of the hazard, task and decision.

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Our approach

A consistent process tailored to the service, workplace and decision you need to make.

1

Scope

Clarify the question, sample type, method and required reporting.

2

Sample

Provide suitable media or work alongside IOM sampling specialists.

3

Analyse

Undertake controlled analysis using an appropriate validated method.

4

Explain

Report results clearly and provide technical interpretation where required.

Integrated expertise

From sample to practical action

Clients can use the laboratory as a stand-alone analytical service or combine it with IOM workplace sampling and occupational hygiene support.

This multidisciplinary model helps turn analytical results into practical recommendations for exposure control, compliance and investment decisions.

From sample to practical action
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