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Mold Testing: Surface Samples

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.