Mold The accurate mold laboratory identification of mold species requires two steps: (1) Physical collection of mold samples from the moldy building. (2) Mold laboratory analysis of the collected mold samples.
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Sample Methods
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Analysis Fee
Petri Dish*
24 Hrs
Same Day
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Carpet Cartridge*
24 Hrs
Same Day
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Bulk*
24 Hrs
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Swabs*
24 Hrs
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Air Sampling*
24 Hrs
Same Day
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Wall Check*
24 Hrs
Same Day
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⇓ WHAT IS MOLD? ⇓
Mold*:is a generic name for over 100,000 different kinds of fungus. Essentially, molds are living organisms that make up a large portion of the fungi kingdom. Once thought to be part of the plant kingdom, molds make spores instead of seeds which float in the air like pollen. Spores are regenerative cells surrounded by a very tough coating that can survive detergents, chemicals, bleach and extreme temperatures.
Mold spores are microscopic in size, typically requiring 600X magnification to identify. It is has been said that 250,000 mold spores can fit on the head of a pin. A visible patch of mold the size of a quarter can represent billions of spores.
Molds reproduce by releasing spores. When mold spores colonize (settle) on a surface they can grow and spread rapidly, giving off a variety of odors and exhibiting hundreds of different colors and textures.
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⇓ ISN'T MOLD EVERYWHERE? ⇓
Mold*:is part of the natural environment and is virtually everywhere, all the time, indoors and out. It would be a grievous mistake, however, to assume that just because mold is everywhere, it's not a problem.
Outdoors, mold plays an important role in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees. Indoors, mold can be a significant problem, destroying property and posing a number of serious health risks.
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⇓ Petri Dish Kit Method for Mold Detection* ⇓
Petri Dish Kit for Mold Detection*:Easygel® Potato Dextrose Petri Dish Kit for Mold Detection - This convenient kit allows simple and effective determination of the presence of mold spores in your home or office. Each mold detection kit comes with bottled media, dishes and instructions for use. This kit is ideally suited for the detection of mold spores and efficiency of home air filtration units. Each kit comes with ready to pour bottled media, sterile petri dishes and instructions. To download instructions for Easygel® Potato Dextrose, CLICK HERE .
⇓ Carpet Cartridge Method* ⇓
Carpet Sampling: *:This sampling is done to discover previous or undetected mold problems that may have been covered over or cleaned up. A carpet tends to contain a history of mold that has previously grown in a house. Unless the carpet has been recently cleaned it may contain evidence of a mold problem. The sampling is done using the air pump and a carpet-sampling cartridge to vacuum a small area of the carpet. CLICK HERE for more instructions about this method.
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⇓ Bulk Method* ⇓
Bulk*:Bulk Sampling: Small pieces of carpet, drywall or other porous material may be collected and sent to the lab for identification. To download more instructions in how to collect Bulk Sample, CLICK HERE .
⇓ Swab Method* ⇓
Swab Method:*:A swab sample should be taken where one sees visible mold or active moisture stains. The swab is moistened with a preservative, and then used to collect a sample of the mold to be sent to the lab for analysis. To download more instructions in how to collect Swab Sample, CLICK HERE .
⇓ Air Sampling Method* ⇓
Air Sampling Method:*:Air samples are taken by drawing a known amount of air through a collection device with an air pump. The device catches the mold spores to be counted under a microscope. The collected sample is sent to the Laboratory for identification. Air samples should be collected if any “red flag” conditions are seen. Mold spores and parts are microscopic and may be carried easily through the air. Sampling of air always includes inside and outside samples. There should be no mold in the house that is not found outside. There should not be higher concentrations of mold inside than outside the home. Mold spores in the air vary
greatly with the life cycle of the mold, atmospheric conditions and ventilation. To download more instructions & ways to collect Air Samples, CLICK HERE .
⇓ Wall Check Method* ⇓
Wall Check Method:*:When the inside of a wall is suspected of harboring mold, a special collector is used to sample the air in the wall. The sample may be collected using a spore trap or carpet sampling cassette, CLICK HERE for more information about this method.
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