Sample Report.  Our spore trap reports separate mold spore types into relevant groups and features a photograph of what is found on the spore trap trace together with particulate identification and count.

Mold Chain of Custody.  Download and submit this chain of custody with your samples.

Spore Trap Sampling Protocol.  Spore traps are appropriate for air sampling at the beginning of an investigation to set a baseline and as a final check for clearance sampling.

Direct Exam Sampling Protocol.  Direct exams are useful to identify fungi to the genus level and can be performed on bulk, swab and tape samples.

Carpet Dust Sampling Protocol.  The carpet provides the history of the indoor environment and is a valuable tool to identify problems that may be occurring.

Speciation Sampling Protocol.  Culture can determine both the genus and species of viable fungi.
   
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Air cleaners.  There have been and continue to be many air cleaners advertized for the indoor air.  Several claim to clean the air with ozone.

Mycotoxins.  Mycotoxins, also known as Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (MVOC’s), are secondary metabolites produced by fungi.

Asperogllosis. Depending on the source, there are several definitions of Aspergillosis.  The simplest description is a general name to cover any disease caused by a number of different fungi.