Asbestos testing labs in Michigan
6 lab sites accredited by NIST NVLAP · as listed on November 7, 2026
About this list
On November 7, 2026 the NIST NVLAP directory listed 6 lab sites in Michigan (6 cities) accredited for Asbestos Fiber Analysis. Their scope documents show 6 sites accredited for bulk analysis (PLM) and 1 site for airborne analysis (TEM).
Sorted A to Z. A listing is not an endorsement and does not say whether the lab takes samples from homeowners. Confirm the test you need with the lab before you send samples.
Accreditation as listed by NIST NVLAP on November 7, 2026; confirm with the lab.
Accredited asbestos labs in Michigan (6)
| Lab | City | Bulk (PLM) | Airborne (TEM) | NVLAP lab code | Accreditation expires | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Research, Inc. | Brighton | Yes | No | 102118-0 | September 30, 2027 | (734) 449-9990 |
| Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. | Novi | Yes | No | 600347-0 | March 31, 2027 | (248) 344-1770 |
| Environmental Resources Group (ERG) | Lansing | Yes | No | 101510-0 | December 31, 2026 | Not stated on the list |
| Environmental Testing Laboratories, Inc. | Romulus | Yes | Yes | 201028-0 | March 31, 2027 | Not stated on the list |
| IMS Laboratory, LLC | Commerce Township | Yes | No | 201036-0 | June 30, 2027 | Not stated on the list |
| PEL Labs | Ann Arbor | Yes | No | 600205-0 | September 30, 2027 | Not stated on the list |
Older homes in Michigan and where the labs are
In Michigan, 2,869,991 of 4,622,236 housing units (62%) were built before 1980, rank 8 of 45 states and DC by that share (Census ACS 2020–2024, table B25034). Homes of that age are the ones most likely to contain asbestos-containing materials such as insulation, flooring and popcorn ceilings. The counties with the most older homes, and how far each is from the nearest NVLAP-accredited asbestos lab site:
| County | Homes built before 1980 | Share of homes | Nearest listed lab site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 644,002 | 80% | 12 mi: Environmental Testing Laboratories, Inc., Romulus |
| Oakland County | 325,859 | 58% | 8 mi: IMS Laboratory, LLC, Commerce Township |
| Macomb County | 216,453 | 58% | 27 mi: IMS Laboratory, LLC, Commerce Township |
| Kent County | 145,362 | 54% | 57 mi: Environmental Resources Group (ERG), Lansing |
| Genesee County | 125,748 | 68% | 34 mi: IMS Laboratory, LLC, Commerce Township |
| Washtenaw County | 83,901 | 53% | 4 mi: PEL Labs, Ann Arbor |
| Ingham County | 81,867 | 65% | 7 mi: Environmental Resources Group (ERG), Lansing |
| Kalamazoo County | 66,368 | 58% | 56 mi: ACM Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc., South Bend |
Over 50 miles from the nearest listed site: Kent County, Kalamazoo County. Many labs accept samples by mail; ask before you ship. Distance runs from the county’s centre (mean of its ZIP-code points) to the lab’s ZIP-code point, in a straight line. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25034 (Year structure built), county level, downloaded November 15, 2026.
How far the labs stretch in Michigan
Michigan has 6 listed asbestos lab sites for about 2,869,991 homes built before 1980: one site per 478,332 older homes, the 16th most stretched of 35 states with a listed site (the middle state has one per 455,948).
- 6 of the 6 sites are accredited for material samples by PLM (pieces of popcorn ceiling, vinyl floor tile, pipe wrap or other building material).
- 1 of the 6 sites is accredited for air samples by TEM (air samples, such as the clearance test after asbestos removal).
Counts from the accreditation list; homes from Census ACS 2020–2024 (B25034). A site count, not capacity: one lab can process many samples, and many accept samples by mail.
Labs here that print a homeowner price
- PEL Labs: $50.00 per sample · 3 days · lab’s page
As printed on the lab’s website, read November 13, 2026. Confirm the price and the test with the lab. Compare all published prices, including labs in other states.
Bulk (PLM) and Airborne (TEM) are the two parts of the NVLAP program as NIST names them; “Yes” means the lab’s scope document lists a method in that category. Other states: all states.
Other home hazard tests: Lead paint testing · Mold testing.