Allergenic Mold Detection

Allergen-Specific Mold Testing – Rather than relying solely on species identification, our allergen-specific testing targets genes directly associated with allergen production. This DNA-based approach focuses on the biological traits that actually drive allergic responses, providing clearer insight into potential health impacts. By identifying allergen-associated genes, we deliver more meaningful, health-focused results than species lists alone.

Total Fungal Load Testing

Total Fungal Load Testing – Our total fungal load testing measures the overall concentration of fungal material present in air, dust, or surface samples. This analysis provides a broad assessment of indoor fungal burden and helps identify environments with elevated moisture or microbial growth. When combined with targeted allergen and toxigenic gene testing, total fungal load offers important context for understanding indoor air quality and overall home health.

Toxigenic Mold Gene Testing

Toxigenic Mold Gene Testing – Our toxigenic mold testing targets genes directly involved in mycotoxin production, such as TRI5 and aflA. By detecting the genetic potential for toxin synthesis rather than simply identifying mold species, this approach reveals whether molds present are capable of producing harmful mycotoxins under the right conditions. This provides a more accurate assessment of potential health risk than species identification or spore counts alone.

Microscopic Spore Count

Total Spore Count (Microscopy) – Total spore count analysis uses microscopic examination of air samples to estimate the concentration of airborne fungal spores. This method provides a general snapshot of fungal presence and can help identify elevated mold levels when compared to outdoor or background conditions. While useful for assessing overall fungal burden, total spore counts do not distinguish allergenic or toxigenic potential, which is why they are most effective when combined with advanced molecular testing.

Our in-house laboratory provides advanced mold testing using qPCR (quantitative PCR) diagnostics on air, dust, and swab samples. This DNA-based approach allows us to move beyond simple spore counts by identifying mold at the genetic level, including allergenic species and molds with mycotoxin-producing potential. We also provide total spore counts from air-o-cells.

All sampling, analysis, and reporting procedures are approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)Manual of Analytical Methods, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).

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