There are several methods to analyze concentrations of airborne asbestos fibers. The two most commonly used methods are PCM and TEM. In order to measure asbestos fiber concentrations in air samples, a Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) is being performed.
This method is usually used to regularly check asbestos abatement sites and also for environmental monitoring. Further to that PCM is also the state of the art testing method for personnel monitoring and in order to conduct clearance testing for...