Mold Testing is the process by which a certified and or trained professional performs simple qualitative and or complex quantitative diagnostics. Many of the pollutants that effect the indoor environment cannot be detected by a visual inspection alone and require more comprehensive testing. The following tests assist inspectors in determining both the type and levels of indoor pollutants. Mold testing is the crucial first step in analyzing if mold removal is necessary!
Two primary ways to test for mold:
Non-culturable AIR sampling
Non-culturable spore trap samplers draw measured volumes of air through the sampling device for a specified length of time. Particles in the air (spores, dust, etc.) impact onto a sticky surface and are "trapped" for later analysis. This type of mold testing is essential to prevent harmful air bacteria from your family or employees.
SURFACE sampling
Mold testing for surface samples are taken by tape lift imprint, by swabbing the suspect surface with a culturette swab, or by submitting a bulk sample of the suspect surface. The sample then undergoes a microscopic exam to show whether mold is present and what type of mold it is.
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