![]() |
![]() |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Testing Mold Inside the Home: Interpreting Mold Testing |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Toxic Mold Testing Finds Black Mold Before It's a Problem
Testing Mold Inside the Home Is ValuableAir monitoring or any mold testing in the home should also be performed if the presence of mold is suspected in a particular area of the structure (e.g. a microbial volatile odor is detected.) but cannot be identified through a visual inspection or bulk sampling. If using air monitoring when testing for mold, for comparative purposes, outdoor air samples should be collected concurrently at an air intake, if possible, and at a location representative of outdoor air.
Bulk/Surface Sampling:
Several generally accepted techniques are used
Swab testing: A swab test is used for surface mold testing. The samples are collected by wiping a measured area by utilizing a sterilized swab. The swab is then placed in a seal tight tube and transported to the lab.
Tape Lift: A tape lift is used for surface sampling by stripping the suspect area surface with clear tape. The sample is then tape to a microscope slide and then placed in a seal tight container and transported to the lab. Bulk Testing: Bulk samples are collected from visible moldy surfaces by cutting materials with a clean tool into a clean plastic bag.
1070H Route 34 #160
Matawan, NJ 07747 Office: (732) 203 - 0885 Serving the tri-state area We accept: |
Affiliations:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Copyright © 2004, Certified Mold Inspections, Inc. All rights reserved.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||