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 vs. indoor” air cassette testing and analysis.
Our partnering laboratories charge us for each sample analyzed regardless whether samples are from the indoor or outdoor air. The outdoor analysis is just as important as the indoor. Without it, there is no analysis. We must have an outdoor control sample to compare your indoor sample to. This is how MMD and the IAQ industry determine whether the test results are Normal, Slightly Elevated or Elevated.
Also, please keep in mind that our Air Sampling Pump is reusable, perfect for seasonal testing. Remember, mold contamination in a property can occur for many reasons (see www.epa.gov/mold for more information). Therefore, incorporating seasonal testing in a home and office is becoming more popular when maintaining a healthy environment for you and your family along with HVAC filter changes. Because our device is quality grade and reusable, all future testing costs will be drastically reduced for you.
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Is a surface sample necessary?
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