Laboratory Christmas Closure
| Friday 21st November | Final date for submission of Isocyanate samples under the standard turnaround time for reporting results before Christmas. |
| Monday 8th December | Final date for submission of all other chemistry and mineralogy samples under the standard turnaround time for reporting results before Christmas.
(Please contact us in advance about any samples we may receive after this date where results are required before Christmas ). |
| Friday 12th December | Last day for receiving microbiology Mould samples under the standard turnaround time for reporting results before Christmas. |
| Tuesday 16th December | Last day for receiving microbiology TVC samples under the standard turnaround time for reporting results before Christmas. |
| Friday 19th December | Last day for despatching media orders. |
| Monday 22nd December | Last day for IOM organised courier collections. |
| Tuesday 23rd December | Final date for receiving samples for analysis in the New Year to ensure correct storage conditions are met.
(Please ensure any samples arrive on or before this date as the laboratory will be closed and unable to receive samples between Christmas and New Year). Occupational Hygiene and Healthcare Ventilation services are paused for Christmas. In the event you require immediate support you can reach the team on 07980738105 or 07818426604. Note: Our engineers will not be conducting site visits during this time. |
| Wednesday 24th December | The laboratory will operate a limited service. |
| Thursday 25th December until Friday 2nd January inclusive | The laboratory and all other IOM services will be closed. |
| Monday 5th January 2025 | The laboratory will open for business and will operate a normal service.
Occupational Hygiene and Healthcare Ventilation Services resume. |
Thank you for choosing IOM and if you have any questions we would be happy to help. Please contact us on [email protected] or 0131 449 8000.

