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Since 1995

Swab sampling is conducted for direct examination of possible mold. The purpose is to determine whether or not the staining on a surface is indeed mold as well as determining the type, toxicity and quantity of mold on a surface. Using a sterile surface swab the inspector will remove it from the packaging, roll the swab back and forth over the sampling area and then place it inside a sterile tube. It is then labeled and placed in a sealed bag along with a paper known as the chain of custody.

Air sampling is conducted through use of a Zefon Bio Pump. This machine along with an Air-O-Cell Bio-aerosol Sampling Cassette will be used to sample the amount and species of mold in the air.

The Air-O-Cell Cassette is placed on the Bio Pump drawing in air at a flow rate of 15 liters per minute (lpm) for a period of 10 minutes. Once a sample is taken, it is marked and along with any swab sampling that may have been taken, is placed in a sealed bag along with the chain of custody.

Once all sampling has been taken, it is then sent overnight to an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Accredited Laboratory for evaluation. The turn around time for this service is only a few days so we are able to quickly begin the mold remediation process shortly after receiving the test results.