PRO-LAB®
PROFESSIONAL DO IT YOURSELF
TOXIC BLACK MOLD TEST KITS
 PRO-LAB® PROFESSIONAL
MOLD TEST KIT offers two (2) air sampling
methods which indicate the presence of mold in as little
as 48 hours. If mold growth is present in the air sample
taken, an Optional Lab Analysis ($30) is available which
identifies the exact count and type of mold present. If
no mold growth occurs after the incubation period,
analysis is not necessary. Note: If you have visual mold
presently growing in your home or office, you may also
take a visual mold sample and send it to our laboratory
for analysis ($30) in order to determine the type of
mold present. One mold test kit is needed for each
indoor area of concern.
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Note: All sampling
methodologies are subject to the occurrence of false
negative and false positive results.
PETRI DISH SETUP
DIRECTIONS
Remove
petri dish from the plastic bag and lay it on a level
surface with the lid side up.
DO NOT TOUCH
the inside of the petri dish or expose it to the outside
until you are ready to use it.
Remove
the lid of the petri dish and pour the mold medium into
the dish bottom. Replace the lid and swirl gently until
the bottom is completely covered. Allow to harden for 1
hour on a level surface.
Carry the
dish to the area you wish to test. Determine which
sampling method you would like to use and proceed to
that method listed below.
Note: You
may use only one testing method per petri dish.
METHOD 1: VISUAL
SAMPLING After you have completed the petri
dish set up, locate the visual mold growth. Take the
enclosed sterile swab and wipe the tip across the visual
mold and growth. (Mold must adhere to the swab tip.)
Remove the lid of the petri dish. Transport the mold
from the visual growth to the petri dish. Very gently
wipe the mold sample from the tip of the swab across the
top surface of the medium on the petri dish, allowing
the mold to adhere. Once sampling is complete, replace
the lid and proceed to the lab results directions.
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE RESULTS OF THE VISUAL SAMPLE YOU
MUST SEND BOTH THE SWAB AND THE PETRI DISH TO THE LAB
FOR ANALYSIS.
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METHOD 2: HVAC AIR
SAMPLING (DUCT TAPE IS REQUIRED)
After you have completed the petri dish setup, locate
the air vent which is the furthest away from the main
HVAC system. Remove the lid of the petri dish and tape
the open dish against the open air vent. Close all of
the remaining air vents that are on the system. Turn the
system fan on high for a ten (10) minute period,
allowing the forced air to hit the inside surface of the
petri dish. Once the ten (10) minute period is complete,
remove the petri dish from the air vent, replace the lid
and allow to incubate for 48 hours. Re-check the dish at
72 hours and 96 hours to be sure that no slow growing
molds were overlooked. If mold growth is present after
the incubation period, proceed to the lab results
directions. If no mold growth is present after
incubation period, analysis is not necessary.
METHOD 3: SETTLING
PLATE METHOD (ALTERNATIVE AIR SAMPLING)
After you have completed the petri dish setup, carry the
petri dish to the location where you want to test and
locate a steady surface. (Ex: table) Remove the lid of
the petri dish and leave it open to the environment for
a one (1) hour period. Once the one (1) hour period is
complete, replace the lid and allow to incubate for 48
hours. Re-check the dish at 72 hours and 96 hours to be
sure that no slow growing molds were overlooked. If mold
growth is present after the incubation period, proceed
to the lab results directions. If no mold growth is
present after incubation period, analysis is not
necessary.
LAB RESULTS DIRECTIONS
Special Note: To insure that the sample stays intact
during shipping, please place tape (electrical) around
the edge of the petri dish and place back in the
original zip-lock bag.
The
PRO-LAB® Professional Mold Test Kit requires a $30 lab
fee. Place the petri dish in the enclosed pre-paid
postage envelope along with the information form, and a
check, money order (made payable to PRO-LAB®)or credit
card voucher for $30 (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or
AMEX only). Mail immediately to PRO-LAB® P.O. Box
267730, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33326-9914. Within two weeks
after PRO-LAB ® has received your sample, we will send
an easy to read evaluation indicating the exact type and
count of mold present.
EXPRESS FAX SERVICE
Express Fax Service is available for an additional $15.
In order to use the express service, you must send the
sample, the information form with fax number and proper
payment to PRO-LAB ® using an overnight shipping company
such as Federal Express, Airborne Express or UPS. Send
the sample to PRO-LAB®, 1675 N. Commerce Parkway, Suite
100, Weston, FL 33326. (An express sample can only be
received Monday - Friday). Within 72 hours of our
receipt you will receive your faxed results.
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