Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) Inc. services

Consults with you on the most appropriate test methods to use for your samples, or what samples may be appropriate for a given investigation. Inappropriate test methods or samples cost more money and give results that may be difficult to interpret or defend and subsequently a waste of resources. In most cases, simple tests for mold and bacteria analysis that cost less are good enough and the results are easy to interpret. Provides prompt, accurate mold and bacteria testing. We understand delayed decisions while you await laboratory results cost money. Provides you with data interpretation (if required) and relevant technical information. We don`t just list molds and bacteria that were identified.

Mold testing services include analysis of non-viable air samples (Air-O-Cell, VersaTrap, Micro 5, cyclex D, LARO-100, pcm cassettes), viable air samples (RCS, Andersen, etc), direct microscopic and culture analyses of bulk samples (drywall, wallpaper, pieces of carpets, insulation material, dust, wood and other matrices), tape-lift and swab or wipe samples.

Culture (viable) analysis. This includes enumeration of the colony forming units (CFU) and identification of molds to genus or species. Samples may include RCS, Andersen, LARO-100, or any other media suitable for culture analysis. The report includes a list of recovered molds and their concentration as colony forming units (CFU), statistical comparisons of samples where possible and information on the recovered molds where available.

The samples discussed above (with the exception of tape-lift and non-viable air samples) can all be analysed for culturable bacteria. We can also test water samples. Since virtually every sample has some form of bacteria, it is important to have a clear objective for bacterial analysis. Also, some samples are not suitable for bacteria analysis or for some categories of bacteria.

We are happy to offer assistance to industrial and occupational hygienists, certified mold inspectors, environmental engineers and other consultants, in designing sampling strategies and also determining the most suitable types of samples to take for a given investigation. We also assist field consultants in troubleshooting mold and bacterial problems in industrial settings, hospitals, offices and residential buildings.