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Mold Inspection and Testing

Mold inspection and testing has rapidly increased over the last few years as a response to greater concern over indoor air quality. Forensic Analytical is one of the most experienced mold inspection and testing companies staffed with highly trained Certified Industrial Hygienists, Ph.D.s, and Project Managers to provide cost-effective and professional microbiology consulting and laboratory services.

The laboratory staff provides detailed reports for many fungi and bacteria, and can assist in developing proper and effective sampling strategies. Forensic Analytical is one of the few mold inspection and testing companies that is licensed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to perform Quantitative PCR methods in its microbiology laboratory. With a focus on quality and integrity of data, while maintaining rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs, Forensic Analytical’s Environmental Services Division and Laboratory Services Division perform the highest quality mold inspection and testing available in the industry.

Forensic Analytical has been providing microbiology laboratory solutions to a variety of clients throughout the United States. The company has served over 5000 entities including insurance companies, attorneys, facility managers, public agencies, schools, restoration professionals, and homeowners. The staff is comprised of Certified Industrial Hygienists, Ph.D. Mycologists, and Project Managers that are highly trained in handling mold projects cost-effectively and professionally. Known throughout the industry as a leader in customer service, Forensic Analytical's staff remains committed to providing the highest quality service at very competitive rates.

Supervised by Ph.D. mycologists, each microbiologist's focus is on quality and integrity of data, from customer service, through preparation of samples, to analysis, to final reporting. The staff's extensive experience and familiarity with routine and difficult mold samples ensures that clients will receive the highest quality data possible. The laboratory's devotion to quality is reflected in its becoming one of the first accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program (Hayward and Rancho Dominguez laboratories).

Forensic Analytical's microbiology laboratories are skilled at performing analysis of viable and non-viable mold samples, are capable of assessing a variety of sample matrices, and are capable of providing detailed reports on fungal identification to a species level with traditional microbiological methods and Quantitative Real-time PCR methods.

An Unequaled Level of Service
The microbiology laboratory also provides a wide variety of support services for professionals working on mold projects. Various types of sampling media and sampling equipment are available including Air-O-Cell cassettes, MEA plates, CMA plates, tape lift kits, and Andersen samplers. The staff is also able to provide consultation in making your mold investigation or remediation project highly effective, whether it is an initial survey, ongoing monitoring, or mitigation.

The laboratory staff can assist in:

• Developing a proper and effective sampling strategy
• Choosing the proper media and sampling equipment
• Providing litigation support services
• Assisting in interpretation of laboratory data

Keeping consistent with our other high quality services, the microbiology laboratory provides rapid turnaround time. Non-viable samples are analyzed on a 3-day turnaround time with faster turnaround times available. Viable samples are analyzed in 7-14 days.

Supporting the laboratory's work is a customer service staff that is skilled in understanding the needs of its clients. A single phone call to our toll-free number is all it takes to order new media, get results on a project, schedule a submission, or check on your pricing.

Training
Forensic Analytical has provided basic training on mold contamination to over 1000 professionals seeking to better understand and resolve the problems resulting from water intrusion. Specific topics that are commonly covered in training programs include:

• The basics of fungi
• Fungal identification
• Sampling & investigation strategies
• Building engineering
• Health effects/Toxicity
• Moisture intrusion
• Data interpretation
• Remediation/Abatement tools
• Litigation

Forensic Analytical's team of industrial hygienists and microbiologists are highly experienced in locating the potential sources of water intrusion, identifying the location and type of mold growth, developing plans to remove mold contamination, and working with qualified contractors to ensure that buildings are remediated properly.

Forensic Analytical's staff takes a comprehensive approach to performing mold investigations, as many different factors must be considered when trying to identify the source of contamination. A thorough building and occupant history, followed by a detailed visual inspection to identify sources and conditions, form the basis of the investigation. Clear objectives and criteria are established before any sampling or analysis is undertaken to ensure that useful and sensible data is generated in the complex arena of mold contamination. A wide variety of sophisticated field tools are used to help sample and identify the types of mold and the extent of mold contamination. The consulting staff uses the latest in field survey and monitoring equipment to provide exacting answers and solutions to a mold contamination problem.

If your group is interested in a tailored training session on the basics of mold, please contact us at any of our locations.