MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY SERVICES

Fully accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) for Environmental Microbiology (Lab ID#: 100951).  All supplies required for the following tests can be ordered from Micro Air, Inc.  

AIR TESTING

Direct Spore Trap Analysis

Used for the identification and enumeration of viable and non-viable airborne mold spores within a defined space.  Samples are collected using a direct spore trap cassette (i.e. the Air-O-Cell^TM) that is specifically designed for rapid collection and analysis.

Method of Analysis: Method M01, Revision 3

Turnaround Times Available: 24-Hour and 3 Day

Air-O-CellTM Cassette Sampling Information

Viable Air Mold or Bacteria Sample Testing

Used for identification and enumeration of airborne viable mold spores or bacteria within a defined space.  Samples can be taken using an Anderson Viable Impact Sampler or a SAS Super90 Sampler.  Results are reported in CFU/m³.

Method of Analysis:     Method M02, Procedure 1 for Mold, Revision 3

                                    Method M03, Procedure 1 for Bacteria, Revision 3

Turnaround Times Available: 5-10 Days

Viable Air Speciation of Mold or Bacteria

Micro Air, Inc. is able to speciate mold or bacteria using traditional methods and the BIOLOG System.

Method of Analysis:     Method MI01 for Filamentous Fungi

                                    Method MI02 for Gram Negative Bacteria

                                    Method MI03 for Gram Positive Bacteria

Turnaround Times Available: 10-30 Days

SURFACE AND BULK TESTING

Tape for Surface Mold

Used for identification and enumeration of genus mold present on a surface.  Samples can be taken using a Bio-TapeTM for standardized surface sampling.  Traditional non-frosted tape can also be used.

Method of Analysis:     Method M08, Revision 3

Turnaround Times Available: 24 Hour and 3 Day

Bio-TapeTM Sampling Instructions

Viable RODAC Testing for Mold or Bacteria

Used for identification and enumeration of airborne viable mold spores or bacteria within a defined space.  A RODAC, or Replicate Organism Detection and Counting, plate is used to collect viable mold or bacteria from surface onto a media that can be used to identify and enumerate the mold or bacteria present.  Results are reported in CFU/in². 

Method of Analysis:     Method M02, Procedure 2 for Mold, Revision 3

                                    Method M03, Procedure 2 for Bacteria, Revision 3

Turnaround Times Available: 5-10 Days

Bulk Materials Testing for Mold or Bacteria

Used for identification and enumeration of mold or bacteria present on or within a bulk material.  Samples can be transported in their original material to the laboratory for analysis.

Method of Analysis:     Method M09 for Mold, Revision 3

                                    Method M10 for Bacteria, Revision 3

Turnaround Times Available: 5-10 Days

Viable Surface Swab Testing for Mold or Bacteria

Used for identification and enumeration of viable mold or bacteria present within a defined space.  Samples are taken with a sterile swab in a non-destructive way.

Method of Analysis:     Method M04 for Mold, Revision 3

                                    Method M06 for Bacteria, Revision 3

Turnaround Times Available: 5-10 Days

Surface Swab Sampling Instructions

Non-Viable Surface Swab Testing for Mold or Bacteria

Used for identification and enumeration of non-viable mold or bacteria present within a defined space.  Samples are taken with a sterile swab in a non-destructive way.

Method of Analysis:     Method M05 for Mold, Revision 3

                                    Method M07 for Bacteria, Revision 3

Turnaround Times Available: 24 Hour and 3 Day

Surface Swab Sampling Instructions