Independent Lab Testing for Inspectors, Consultants & Field Teams

As your independent testing lab for inspectors, consultants and field teams, AGT Labs runs the accredited analysis behind your report while you handle the inspection and sample collection. NVLAP, PJLA and Texas DSHS credentials on every result, free sample kits shipped nationwide, and priority turnaround for standing accounts. New to working with us? See how it works.

NVLAP 101793-0 · ISO/IEC 17025:2017 PJLA 137751 · ISO/IEC 17025:2017 TX DSHS License #300529 AIHA-LAP LAP-101470 Free Kits Shipped Nationwide
For Inspectors & Consultants

Why Inspectors & Consultants Choose AGT Labs as Their Independent Lab

You already own the inspection and the sample collection. What you need is a lab that will not slow you down, embarrass you in front of a client, or bury a simple result in unfamiliar terminology. That is the whole program.

AGT Labs independent lab for inspectors — analyst reviewing a sample in our Houston laboratory

Free Sample Kits & Pump Loaner Program

Coolers, containers, chain-of-custody forms and even air-sampling pumps shipped to your jobsite at no charge — see the loaner program.

Priority Rush Turnaround

Standard 3–5 day turnaround with same-day rush available on most analyses, so your client deadline is never the bottleneck.

One Lab, Three Accreditations

NVLAP, PJLA and Texas DSHS credentials on the same chain of custody — no juggling separate labs for separate analytes.

24/7 Online Results Portal

Client-ready PDF reports and raw data, available the moment they are finalized — see the online portal.

Co-Branded Reporting Available

Ask your account contact about adding your company's name alongside ours on reports issued for your clients.

A Direct Line, Not a Call Center

Every lab account gets a dedicated contact who already knows your projects — no re-explaining your account every time you call.

The Process

How Independent Testing Works

Four steps between your inspection and a client-ready report.

STEP 01

Request a Kit

Free containers, coolers, and a pre-filled chain of custody shipped to your jobsite or office — same day in Houston, 1–2 days nationwide.

STEP 02

Inspect & Collect

You run the inspection and collect the sample on-site. We never touch it until it reaches our accredited lab.

STEP 03

Ship or Drop Off

Prepaid nationwide shipping, or same-day drop-off at 10200 East Freeway, Houston TX 77029.

STEP 04

We Test & Report

Accredited analysis posted to your portal, ready to attach to your inspection report or hand to your client.

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Industries & Clients

Who We Work With

If your work produces a sample and your client expects a defensible lab report, this program is built for you.

Asbestos & Mold Inspectors

Bulk, air and clearance submissions on one chain of custody — see asbestos testing and mold testing.

Restoration & Remediation Contractors

Post-remediation mold clearance, asbestos final air clearance and lead dust-wipe testing — independent results your client's insurer will accept.

Industrial Hygiene Consultants

IAQ, VOC, metals and chemical exposure panels for standing client accounts — see indoor air quality testing.

Environmental Engineering Firms

Pre-demolition surveys and waste characterization for renovation and remediation projects across the Gulf Coast and nationwide.

Property & Facility Managers

Recurring Legionella, mold and IAQ monitoring for buildings under your management — see Legionella testing.

Safety Consultants & EHS Managers

OSHA-driven exposure monitoring for noise, silica, welding fume and more — see noise & heat stress monitoring.

Water Treatment / Legionella Consultants

ASHRAE 188 and CMS QSO-17-30 compliant culture sampling support for water-management programs — see Legionella testing.

Credentials

Accredited Across Three Bodies, on One Submission

Your client's reviewer does not have to guess whether the lab behind your sample is qualified.

NVLAP 101793-0

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 — National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program, administered by NIST.

PJLA 137751

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 — Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation.

TX DSHS License #300529

Texas Department of State Health Services asbestos program license.

AIHA-LAP LAP-101470

American Industrial Hygiene Association Laboratory Accreditation Program.

Common Questions

Independent Testing — Frequently Asked Questions

Method- and service-specific questions are answered on each individual service page.

Is there a cost to set up independent lab testing?
No signup fee. You only pay for the analyses you submit, and a standing account unlocks volume pricing.
Do I need a standing account to send one sample?
No. First-time and one-off submissions are welcome. A standing account simply adds volume pricing, free kits, and a dedicated account contact.
Can reports carry my company's name?
Co-branded reporting is available on request — ask your account contact to set it up on your lab account.
How fast is turnaround for independent lab submissions?
Standard turnaround is 3–5 business days, with same-day rush available on most analyses.
Do you ship sample kits outside Texas?
Yes — kits and pump loaners ship nationwide, prepaid, at no charge. See the pump loaner program.
Who do I contact once I am set up?
Your dedicated account contact — reach the team through our contact page or by phone at (713) 453-6090.

Ready to Start Referring Samples to an Accredited Lab?

Set up a lab account in a few minutes — free kits, priority turnaround, and one accredited lab for every analyte your clients need.