Is a surface sample necessary?
The surface sample is best used to test areas that have visible evidence of staining, discoloration or suspect mold-like growth. Areas that have undisturbed or accumulated dust may be other good surface sample locations. Areas that are not "conditioned living spaces" such as attics, garages and crawl spaces are other good areas to use surface samples. Traditionally areas that are non-conditioned living spaces such as attics, garages, and crawlspaces readily communicate outdoor air. Performing air samples in those spaces are not typically recommended and surface sampling is the better methodology for such areas. If you do not feel any of these options apply to you, then you can perform air sampling and forego the surface samples.
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How do I take an air sample?
To accurately test for mold in your air, you will need to perform at least one indoor air sample and one outdoor air sample as a control. All samples must be taken within the same hour for accurate results. Outdoor: We recommend taking the outdoor ...
Why do I need to do an outside air sample?
In order to determine if your indoor air sample from the mold kit is elevated, it requires using the outdoor sample as the baseline for comparison. Indoor mold concentrations and types should be consistent with the outdoor environment.
Why do I have to pay for the outdoor air sample to be analyzed?
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), the American Conference for Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), along with accredited laboratories and IAQ Industry professionals have developed the requirements and procedures for “outdoor ...
Why do I need to take an additional outdoor air sample during a second round of testing?
Outdoor Air Samples are required for every set of samples submitted to MyMoldDetective®. Because mold concentration levels are in constant fluctuation outside, and because indoor air is made up of outdoor air, it’s industry standard to compare indoor ...
Can I make changes to the registration of my samples after I've completed the registration?
No. Registration acts as an electronic chain of custody for the laboratory receiving the samples. Neither the client, MMD, nor the laboratory can make changes to the chain of custody once the information has been submitted and a confirmation number ...