Simply use a cotton swab (like a Q-tip) to swab the suspected area, places it in zip bag and label it. Our portal provides step-by-step instructions. Most customers complete sampling in under 5 minutes.

Yes, we use the same AIHA-accredited laboratories and provide the same detailed reports. The only difference is you collect the sample yourself, saving hundreds of dollars in service fees.

Yes, our reports include all documentation required by insurance companies including chain of custody, lab certification, and professional analysis.

You receive your complete report within 48 hours of the lab receiving your samples. You can track your samples through our online portal.

Your report includes specific recommendations based on your results, from DIY cleaning instructions for minor issues to professional remediation guidance for serious problems.

Yes, when it’s used correctly, a simple cotton swab is an effective way to collect a mold sample for lab analysis.

The material we receive from you goes through the same type of microscopic evaluation we use for other surface samples. The important parts are:

• Swabbing the right area (following our instructions)
• Using a clean swab
• Packaging it so it arrives at the lab in good condition

Once it reaches us, our lab prepares your sample on a slide and examines it under a microscope to identify which molds are present. That’s what allows us to create your detailed report.

You don’t need to buy or wait for a special kit. With everyday items and our instructions, your sample can still meet the requirements for professional lab analysis.

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