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Yes, the test is fairly straightforward. The real skill with asbestos testing is removing a sample(s) in such a way that minimises the risk of producing airborne particles.
The asbestos specialists that I used to work with when I did commercial renovations used chisels that were sharp enough to make most chippies jealous. They would place the chisel on the piece of material to be sampled then place the sample bag over it forming the tightest possible seal and shave off a tiny sliver. Once this was done they would "pinch" the top of the bag together without removing it from the surface to try and trap as much contaminated air as possible.
If you are concerned you can get asbestos specialists to carry out a survey for you don't know how much it would cost though.