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 Columbus residential and commercial testing scenarios.
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Viable Culture Air Sampling
Culture plates capture live, culturable mold spores that then grow in the lab — allowing species-level identification and colony-forming unit counts. Used when species-level data matters: occupational health concerns, Stachybotrys investigation, or situations where genus-level data from spore traps isn't sufficient for your Columbus, MN use case.
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Surface Swab & Tape Lift Sampling
Surface sampling from visible staining in your Columbus property confirms whether it's mold (not just discoloration) and which species — important for remediation protocol decisions.
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Post-Remediation Clearance Testing
After mold remediation, clearance testing compares treated zone air samples to outdoor baseline — confirming indoor spore counts are back to acceptable levels before re-occupancy. Our Columbus, MN clearance testing uses the same accredited lab protocol as pre-remediation sampling, so results are directly comparable.
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HVAC & Ductwork Air Testing
Register-versus-room comparative sampling identifies whether your Columbus, MN HVAC system is amplifying or distributing mold — essential before deciding whether duct cleaning will actually help.
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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 Columbus, MN property. ERMI uses qPCR analysis on settled dust to identify 36 mold species — often used in post-remediation verification or occupant health investigations.
