Environmental Mycotoxin Testing:
Take Control of Your Indoor Air and Surface Quality
Concerned about chemical mold toxins? Our advanced mycotoxin testing solutions can help create a safer indoor environment. Contact us today.
Identify the most common indoor mycotoxins that pose significant health risks.
Assess your inhalation exposure by testing for mycotoxins in the air you breathe.
After mold remediation, get peace of mind that remediation has reduced mycotoxins to safe levels in the air & on surfaces.
Use results to guide healing discussions with your healthcare provider for toxic mold exposure.
Molds Produce Mycotoxins
Molds are known for producing mycotoxins, chemical byproducts utilized as a defense mechanism against other molds and fungi competing for resources in the same environment. These mycotoxins can become dispersed in the air and adhere to surfaces within your home.
Mycotoxins Vs. Mold Spores
Mold spores and mycotoxins are two different things. Mold spores, being biological in nature, can cause symptoms resembling allergies like hay fever. Mycotoxins are chemical poison that can result in various health issues from short term ailments to severe conditions, like cancer.
How Can Mycotoxin Testing Improve Your Indoor Environment?
Safeguard Your Health:Mycotoxins are carcinogenic and can cause significant brain effects such as neurologic and neuropsychiatric signs and symptoms, so testing for them can safeguard you and your family.- Take Control of Your Air Quality:Inhaled mycotoxins have direct access to the bloodstream, presenting a serious health hazard, but mycotoxin air testing can detect their presence and guide proper removal actions.
- Post-Remediation Verification:Air and surface mycotoxin testing can confirm the effectiveness of mold remediation in removing mold-produced mycotoxins from your space.
- Lingering Mycotoxins:Mycotoxins can persist in structures long after mold removal efforts, posing health risks that emphasize the importance of testing and taking steps for their removal.
The Benefits of Combining Mycotoxin Testing and Spore Trap Testing
Mycotoxin Testing
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Spore Trap Testing
Description: A method and technique designed to capture, detect, and measure mycotoxins in indoor environments.
Objective: To identify the most dangerous chemical byproducts of mold that exist in both the air and on surfaces within indoor environments. This can be useful in evaluating the potential health risks and aid in taking measures to remove them.
Description: A technique for capturing and measuring a diverse range of mold/fungal spores present in the air.
Objective: To detect mold spores in the air and identify the specific type of mold to evaluate whether the spore levels indicate a fungal issue in the indoor space.
Air and Surface Mycotoxin Testing
Air Testing
It is now possible to analyze air quality problems caused by toxic mold and their airborne mycotoxin byproduct with the help of the Whole House DNA® mycotoxin air test. The measurement of mycotoxins in the air has reached a new level of precision, accuracy, and standardization, thanks to Respirare Labs’ groundbreaking patented extraction method used in combination with ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) for a revolutionary new test. Ensure the quality of your indoor air by contacting us today.
Surface Testing
Concerned about mycotoxins on indoor surfaces? Contact us for a Whole House DNA® mycotoxin surface test. Whole House DNA® mycotoxin surface testing detects the most common mycotoxins on various surfaces, including walls, furnishings, and HVAC systems. With our unique extraction method and ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay), you can easily test surfaces and prevent exposure to harmful chemical mold byproducts.
Air and Surface Mycotoxin Testing Panel
Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2
Ochratoxin A
Trichothecenes T2, HT2
DON (Vomitoxin)
Upon Special Request
Zearalenone
Upon Special Request
Fumonisin
Upon Special Request
Whole House DNA® offers environmental mycotoxin testing for the most commonly found indoor environmental air and surface mycotoxins which pose a significant health risk, including Aflatoxins, Ochratoxins, and Trichothecenes groups. However, testing for DON (Vomitoxin), Zearalenone, and Fumonisin is available only upon special request, as they have not been found in high enough concentrations in the indoor environment. For more information please Contact Us.
Mycotoxin Air Testing: The Science Behind The Process
Active Sampling
Prior to Whole House DNA® sampling, the air in the room is conditioned to simulate normal activity by stirring it up prior to testing. This helps to provide consistent results and replicate what you would actively inhale.
Patented Process
Respirare Labs, the developer of the mycotoxin air test Whole House DNA®, uses a patented extraction process to prepare samples for industry-standard ELISA tests. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), is a highly recognized form of analysis commonly used for the identification and quantification of mycotoxins.
The Breathing Zone
Samples for Whole House DNA® testing are collected at a height of 5ft from the ground, which is commonly referred to as the “breathing zone”. This method ensures that the samples accurately represent the mycotoxins that could potentially be inhaled.
Reports
Whole House DNA® mycotoxin testing relies on thorough research conducted by Respirare Labs, which has established average background levels for indoor airborne mycotoxins. Your test results are then compared against these established levels and reported in parts per billion (ppb) per cubic meter for better interpretation.
Mycotoxin Surface Testing: Essential Use Cases
Furniture
After experiencing mold or water damage, it’s crucial to ensure that your furniture is free from any residual mycotoxins and safe to use. Whole House DNA® mycotoxin surface testing can be trusted to provide this assurance and determine whether a cleaning solution is needed to maintain the furniture’s quality.
Post Remediation
The Whole House DNA® mycotoxin surface test is highly recommended for post-remediation purposes. Although it can be beneficial to check your surfaces before remediation to identify the risks, it is more practical to use this test after mold remediation to ensure that there is no longer any risk of mold-produced mycotoxins.
Walls
To ensure thorough mold remediation, it is highly recommended to obtain a wall sample from where the mold was present previously to check for any remaining mycotoxins. This extra step can help ensure the safety and health of your surfaces.
HVAC Systems
Did you know that HVAC systems might be spreading mycotoxins in your home or building? These toxins can easily travel through the system and contaminate the air you breathe. One way to check if your HVAC system needs cleaning or if it’s actively contributing to the spread of mycotoxins is by getting a Respirare Labs Whole House DNA® swab of your return air duct.
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