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We utilize only state-of-the-art IAQ test equipment, which include digital camera imaging, real time electronic air quality analysis, air impact sampling (for culturable microbial growth) and spore-trap (for non-culturable microbial growth) equipment, along with numerous other tools to accurately assess your IAQ condition at the time of our investigation. For a detailed listing of our 'Testing Equipment', please refer to Appendix A.
For culturable (viable) air impact microbial sampling, we utilize the following agar plates:
- Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA), for the isolation of broad-spectrum environmental and pathogenic fungi. PDA induces rapid sporulation of most fungi for identification;
- Malt Extract Agar (MEA), for the isolation of broad-spectrum environmental and pathogenic fungi;
- Stachybotrys Selective Media (ASCM-1), for the isolation of Stachybotrys and Memnoniella;
- Dichloran Glycerol Agar (DG-18), for fungal isolation. DG-18 inhibits the growth of rapid growth xerophillic fungi such as Rhizopus and Mucor;
- Tryptic Soy Agar with 5% sheep blood (BAP), for the isolation of broad-spectrum fastidious bacteria including actinomycetes and thermophillic actinomycetes;
- Specialized media, which is a wide variety of media offered by our laboratory to meet our clients' needs;
- Methanol Swabs, for the detection of mycotoxins on surfaces;
- Tape Lift Kits, for the sampling of visible, growing contamination;
- Sterile bottles (with 100 ml sodium thiosulfate preservative) and Resealable Bags, for the collection of bulk samples and
- Any additional media that may be required as needed.
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