Every testing scenario covered with accredited methodology.
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Non-Viable Spore Trap Air Sampling
The workhorse of mold air testing. Spore traps collect non-viable particles — both live and dead spores — giving total spore counts by genus. Standard for most Newton Center residential and commercial testing scenarios.
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Viable Culture Air Sampling
When genus-level ID isn't enough, viable culture plates give you species confirmation. Critical for Stachybotrys chartarum investigation and occupational health documentation in Newton Center, MA.
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Surface Swab & Tape Lift Sampling
Surface samples collected from visible growth areas — swabs for culture analysis or tape lifts for direct microscopy — identify the species present on specific surfaces. Used to confirm whether visible staining is mold and which genus/species is involved before committing to remediation scope.
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Post-Remediation Clearance Testing
Independent clearance testing after any Newton Center, MA remediation job — whether we did the work or another contractor did. Lab report confirms the job is objectively complete.
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HVAC & Ductwork Air Testing
Testing at HVAC registers and returns identifies whether the air distribution system is a mold source. High spore counts at registers compared to room-level samples indicate the system is contributing to indoor air quality problems — a critical finding before any duct cleaning or coil remediation decision in Newton Center.
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Bulk & ERMI Sampling
Bulk material samples and ERMI (Environmental Relative Moldiness Index) floor dust sampling give a cumulative picture of historical mold presence in a Newton Center, MA property. ERMI uses qPCR analysis on settled dust to identify 36 mold species — often used in post-remediation verification or occupant health investigations.
