Advanced Air Testing
Our testing can help identify numerous potential hazards in a very clear, concise, and easy to understand format as well as help provide a way to reduce exposure.
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Advanced Air Testing
Our Advanced Air Testing Program has been created to take indoor air quality analysis to the next level. Utilizing a combination of the latest technologies, ProEnviro can work to create a personalized testing program designed to fit our clients’ needs or goals. Our goal is to provide our clients with the information to make the best choices in air quality in their environment as well as information that can be utilized in their health care.
Whats Advanced Air Testing?
Advance Mold Testing identifies mold in a revolutionary way. Instead of relying on visual identification of trapped spores, our samples are analyzed by the lab, using a patented beta-glucan test to identify harmful components of actively growing mold. Beta-glucan is a polysaccharide component of actively growing mold. This component, when inhaled, is recognized by the immune system which triggers inflammation. This testing format identifies 23 different types of molds potentially present in the environment. Utilizing the Beta-glucan method takes the industry standard air spore trap sampling to the next level. Mycotoxin Testing identifies Trichothecene, Ochratoxin, Aflatoxin, and Fumonisin in the tested environment.
Live Air Monitoring
Live Air Monitoring utilizes specialized air sensors to give a baseline of the air quality in the area within minutes. Air monitoring includes temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, particulate matter (10-micron, 2.5 micron & 1 micron), total VOCs, and overall air quality index. This testing helps provide a general description of the air quality as well as determine areas that may require more attention, investigation, or testing. The results are available within minutes, but some testing can be done for a few days to give a more detailed picture. This is an ideal test when you are not sure what is going on and need to narrow down the potential source of discomfort.
Allergen Testing Panel
Allergen testing is a panel of testing including dust mites, dog fibers/cells, cat fibers/cells, mouse fibers/cells, rat fibers/cells, roach fibers/cells, tree pollen, and grass pollen. Many people suffer from allergic reactions to proteins found in an animal’s skin cells, saliva or urine. Allergen testing determines the presence of these contaminants in the air.
VOC Testing
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) testing is a comprehensive measurement of the gases present in the home. Gases are often released from numerous products and building materials through a process called off-gassing. VOC’s can be overlooked when investigating the overall indoor air quality in the area and can potentially lead to a variety of negative health effects. With homes being made tighter, new building products and the expanded use of spray applications such as spray foam, the potential for VOCs in the home has grown exponentially. Our testing can help identify numerous potential hazards in a very clear, concise, and easy to understand format as well as help provide a way to reduce exposure to these gases.
MVOC Testing
Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (MVOC) testing is very similar to VOC with the focus on VOC being generated by fungi or microbial growth opposed to building materials. MVOCs can represent an airborne health hazard and are, in most instances, an indicator of a mold concern. MVOC testing can be used as a substitute for or in conjunction with standard mold testing to determine is mold present if viable.
Standard Mold Sampling
Standard Mold Testing is the most recognized form of mold testing in the industry. Sampling can be performed via a swab sample, a tape lift, or air spore trap. These tests determine the type of mold present (or not). This form of testing is non-viable meaning it does not differentiate between living or dead mold spores. This is acceptable in most cases as dead mold is still potentially allergenic, but it does limit the ability to determine if this is an ongoing concern or a previous condition. In most cases, standard mold testing is more than enough to help understand the conditions at the time of testing.
Endotoxin is a lipopolysaccharides or LPS that induces an inflammatory-response predominantly
respiratory to people exposed through inhalation. Elevated airborne concentrations are prevalent in
water damaged and flood contaminated buildings. The presence of mold in a home is correlated with
increased endotoxin levels. The combination of fungal detection and endotoxin air testing is a more
comprehensive assessment for microbial contaminations in buildings beyond standard mold testing.
Formaldehyde Testing is designed to help us identify the presence of Formaldehyde gas in a home.
Formaldehyde is used in products of many building products as well as household products. Low levels
of exposure can cause irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat and long-term exposure can lead to more
severe respiratory health concerns or even lead to cancer. Testing allows us to determine the level of
potential exposure as well as help identify sources of contamination.
Cannabis Testing test identifies Botrytis and 4 of the most common species of powdery mildew effecting
cannabis crops: Erysiphe Necator, Govinomyces ambrosa, Golvinomyces spedicis, and Podesphaera xanthii. Testing not only helps those who choose to grow cannabis and prevent mold from affecting their crops but also for clients that want to know what their exposure is in their environment. With the increase in home growing, the by products can be left behind for future homeowners beyond the telltale odors and testing helps us understand the conditions present.
ProEnviro Advanced Mold Testing
You can't always see mold. Give us a call if you start noticing smells, or stuffiness. Mold can be growing everyday without being visible.
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