Testing Services

Guide to Common Mold

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Mold Testing Services

Spore Trap Mold Analysis

Media:  Air-O-Cell,  Burkard, Allergenco, Cyclex-D, Micro-5, VersaTrap, Laro-100
Description: Mold spore enumeration and identification to genus/ group and assessment of background debris concentration
Turnaround Time:  Standard next day results; Rush orders available within 3 to 6 hours

Spore Trap Mold & Particulate Analysis

Media:  Air-O-Cell,  Burkard, Allergenco, Cyclex-D, Micro-5, VersaTrap, Laro-100
Description:  Mold spore enumeration and identification to genus/ group, enumeration of skin cells, fibers, insect parts, pollen and assessment of background debris concentration
Turnaround Time: Standard Next day results; Rush orders available within 3 to 6 hours

Tape Lift, Swab and Bulk Sample – Direct Exam

Description:  Qualitative assessment of mold growth
Turnaround Time:  Standard Next day results; Rush orders available within 3 to 6 hours

Swab and Bulk Sample – Culture Analysis

Description:  Enumeration and genus level identification of cultivable fungi
Turnaround Time:  7-10 days

Air – Culture Analysis

Media:  MEA, PDA, custom media upon request
Description:  Enumeration and genus level identification of all molds present
Turnaround Time:  7-10 days

Bacteria Testing

Air – Total Bacteria Culture Analysis

Media:  R2A, TSA w/ 5% sheep blood, custom media upon request)
Description:  Enumeration and gram stain of viable bacteria
Turnaround Time:  2-7 days

Swab & Bulk Sample – Total Bacteria Culture Analysis

Description:  Enumeration and gram stain of cultivable bacteria
Turnaround Time:  7-10 days

For more information contact our Microbiology Laboratory Manager, Brett Goodrich at ext. 321 or bgoodrich@nelabservices.com.