Mould analysis (both viable and non-viable) for all types of environmental samples including but not limited to: Spore trap (Air-O-Cell, Micro 5, LARO, PCM cassettes, etc) samples; Bulk (drywall, wall paper, carpet, wood, insulation, etc), tape lift, swab, wipe, dust, etc.

Spore Trap Analysis
Sample analysis will include identification to genus or group of all fungal spores present, quantification to spores per cubic meter of air (spores/m3), and general assessment of
fungal fragments and non-fungal debris.
Sample types: Air-O-Cell, Micro 5, LARO, BioAire, PCM, MCE cassettes, etc.
Turnaround available: 4 hour-rush (reported within 4 hours from receipt of samples,
samples will usually be processed for analysis immediately upon receipt),
24 hour-rush, and standard (2-4 business days).

Direct Microscopic Examination
Samples will be examined under the microscope for mould growth. Mould types present
on the samples will be identified and reported in rank order.
Sample types: bulk (drywall, ceiling tile, carpet, wood, insulation, etc.), tape-lift, swab, wipe, dust (micro-vacuum dust), etc.
Turnaround available: 4 hour rush (reported within 4 hours from receipt of samples,
samples will usually be processed for analysis immediately upon receipt),
24 hour-rush, and standard (2-4 business days).

Culturing Analysis
Samples will be incubated at 25ºC or at certain specified temperatures.
Mould types grown will be identified to genus or species level per client requests.
To genus level: all moulds will be identified to genus (to species for Aspergillus)
where possible.
To species level: all moulds will be identified to species level where possible.
Turnaround time: 7-10 days (to genus level), 10-15 days (to species level).

Air Samples: (Andersen, RCS, BioCassette) Analysis includes identification to genus and/or species level, and quantification to colony forming unit (CFU) per volume of air (CFU/m3).
Contact plates: Analysis includes identification to genus and/or species level,
and quantification to CFU per square area.
Swab, dust, bulk samples (quantification analysis): Analysis includes growth of moulds on suitable media, identification to genus and/or species level as required, and quantification to CFU/per square area or per weight.
Swab, dust, bulk samples (non-quantification analysis): Analysis includes growth of moulds on suitable media, and identification to genus and/or species level.