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1-Media Fungi Surface Culture Full (Pen&Clad Genus)

Multiple dilutions of the sample are prepared and plated onto a broad-spectrum fungal media (MEA) and incubated for a designated amount of time at a specified temperature. Analysis includes identification to genus for Cladosporium and Penicillium, and identification to species for all other fungal colonies. Quantification is reported as cfu/unit.

1-Media Fungi Surface Culture Full Speciation

Multiple dilutions of the sample are prepared and plated onto a broad-spectrum fungal media (MEA) and incubated for a designated amount of time at a specified temperature. Analysis includes identification to species for all fungal colonies. Quantification is reported as cfu/unit.

1-Media Fungi Surface Culture (Incl. Asp Spp.)

Multiple dilutions of the sample are prepared and plated onto a broad-spectrum fungal media (MEA) and incubated for a designated amount of time at a specified temperature. Analysis includes identification to genus (species for Aspergillus) of all fungi present and quantification to cfu/unit.

2-Media Fungi Surface Culture Full (Pen&Clad Genus)

Multiple dilutions of the sample are prepared and plated onto a broad-spectrum fungal media (MEA) and Cornmeal Agar (CMA); incubated for a designated amount of time at a specified temperature. Analysis includes identification to genus for Cladosporium and Penicillium, and identification to species for all other fungal colonies. Quantification is reported as cfu/unit.

2-Media Fungi Surface Culture Full Speciation

Multiple dilutions of the sample are prepared and plated onto a broad-spectrum fungal media (MEA) and Cornmeal Agar (CMA); incubated for a designated amount of time at a specified temperature. Analysis includes identification to species for all fungal colonies. Quantification is reported as cfu/unit.

2-Media Fungi Surface Culture (Incl. Asp Spp.)

Multiple dilutions of the sample are prepared and plated on Malt Extract Agar (MEA) and Cornmeal Agar (CMA); incubated for a designated amount of time at a specified temperature. Analysis includes identification to genus (species for Aspergillus) of all fungi present and quantification to cfu/unit.

3-Media Fungi Surface Culture Full (Pen&Clad Genus)

Analysis includes identification to genus for Cladosporium and Penicillium, and identification to species for all other fungal colonies; quantification to cfu/unit. Multiple dilutions and media types are used.

3-Media Fungi Surface Culture Full Speciation

Analysis includes fungal identification to species of all fungi present and quantification to cfu/unit. Multiple dilutions and media types are used.

3-Media Fungi Surface Culture (Incl. Asp. Spp.)

Analysis includes identification to genus (species for Aspergillus) of all fungi present and quantification to cfu/unit. Multiple dilutions and media types are used.

Direct Microscopic Exam (Qualitative)

Analysis includes a determination of whether spores present are indicative of mold growth or simply a mix of spores coming in from the outside (normal fallout). If mold growth is present, analysis includes identification to genus or group and a qualitative assessment of the amounts present. A general assessment of non-biological debris and other relevant commentary are also included.

Dust Characterization

Analysis consists of identification of biological particulates.

Wood Decay Analysis

In this analysis, wood is evaluated for degrees of degradation. Wood is macroscopically and microscopically evaluated to assess the extent to which fungi have contributed to decay. This analysis is helpful for cases in which decay must be quantified and described. The results are provided as a narrative.

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Mold Testing: Surface Samples