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Aren't you tired of your lab telling you that airborne mold spores are "lumpy" as an
explanation for why basic spore count results are not reproducible when spore trap
samples are analyzed? QLab's proprietary High Performance Spore Count™
produces high-quality, accurate and precise results, regardless of the irregular
distribution of spores collected on the slide.
Click here to view a sample report.
(1) High Performance Spore Count is performed by highly qualified PhD/Senior
staff in biology-related discipline.
(2) Each sample is counted using two different analytical techniques. This
produces a highly reliable count of low concentrations of Stachybotrys, Chaetomium
and other large spores as well as greater accuracy in the counting of smaller spores,
such as Cladosporium and Aspergillus/Penicillium-like spores.
(3) Clusters of spores are located and counted separately throughout the entire
trace. This reduces variability and greatly improves precision. Following this protocol,
a few clusters of large numbers of spores will not skew the total counts for the sample.
NEW (4) Aspergillus/Penicillium-like spores are broken down into three group:
clusters, chains, and loose spores. The percentages of each groups are indicated
on the report. The sizes and numbers of clusters are also reported.
NEW (5) Cladosporium spores are differentiated into three groups, Group H, C
and S. Cladosporium Group H are more likely to be from outdoor sources, and
Cladosporium Group S are more likely to be from indoor source. Grouping all
Cladosporium spores into one category, as some labs do, does not permit this
important differentiation.
NEW (6) Basidiospores are differentiated into outdoor heterogeneous type and indoor
homogeneous type.
NEW (7) Aspergillus/Penicillium-like spores are differentiated into Distinct Outdoor
Reference Type (DORT) and others (observed in both outdoor and indoor samples).
(8) Six indoor hydrophilic fungi, which often indicate a water-damage history, are
identified and clearly highlighted on the report.
(9) Spores concentrated in the center of the trace and spores which have impacted
outside of the trace, such as "bounced and recaptured" spores, are included in
the count.
(10) Spores impacted onto the slide at different depths are counted by
continuously adjusting the focus of the microscope lens onto different focal planes
during analysis.
(11) The sample is stained with a bright red dye (lactofuchsin) to clearly distinguish
spores and fungal structures from background debris.
(12) Sample slide is prepared with tacky side up to achieve best visual clarity. The
spores will be observed on top of adhesive surface, not through the adhesive material.
(13) Aspergillus/Penicillium-like spores can be differentiated into 9 groups
upon request (requiring additional analytical time and charges). Many
Aspergillus/Penicillium-like spores look very different under microscope. Since spores
from the same colony (source) will look very similar to each other, spores having a
different appearance indicate different origins (sources).
(14) Data is reported in MoldSense Report format to facilitate data interpretation
using MoldSense Profile Comparison.
(15) Visually-comprehensive and proportionally-correct MoldSense QGraph
provides a graphical representation of relative mold concentrations in project
samples. This graph permits easy identification of sample locations having spore
profile significantly different from the reference sample and helps homeowners and
commercial clients understand the results.
Isn't it about time that you experience how superior laboratory analysis and reporting
can help you and your clients interpret sample results and make the right decisions in
the field?
Call us at 1-888-QLab-Wei (888-752-2934) and UPGRADE to High Performance
Spore Count™ TODAY!
Aren't you tired of your lab telling you that airborne mold spores are "lumpy" as an
explanation for why basic spore count results are not reproducible when spore trap
samples are analyzed? QLab's proprietary High Performance Spore Count™
produces high-quality, accurate and precise results, regardless of the irregular
distribution of spores collected on the slide.
Click here to view a sample report.
(1) High Performance Spore Count is performed by highly qualified PhD/Senior
staff in biology-related discipline.
(2) Each sample is counted using two different analytical techniques. This
produces a highly reliable count of low concentrations of Stachybotrys, Chaetomium
and other large spores as well as greater accuracy in the counting of smaller spores,
such as Cladosporium and Aspergillus/Penicillium-like spores.
(3) Clusters of spores are located and counted separately throughout the entire
trace. This reduces variability and greatly improves precision. Following this protocol,
a few clusters of large numbers of spores will not skew the total counts for the sample.
NEW (4) Aspergillus/Penicillium-like spores are broken down into three group:
clusters, chains, and loose spores. The percentages of each groups are indicated
on the report. The sizes and numbers of clusters are also reported.
NEW (5) Cladosporium spores are differentiated into three groups, Group H, C
and S. Cladosporium Group H are more likely to be from outdoor sources, and
Cladosporium Group S are more likely to be from indoor source. Grouping all
Cladosporium spores into one category, as some labs do, does not permit this
important differentiation.
NEW (6) Basidiospores are differentiated into outdoor heterogeneous type and indoor
homogeneous type.
NEW (7) Aspergillus/Penicillium-like spores are differentiated into Distinct Outdoor
Reference Type (DORT) and others (observed in both outdoor and indoor samples).
(8) Six indoor hydrophilic fungi, which often indicate a water-damage history, are
identified and clearly highlighted on the report.
(9) Spores concentrated in the center of the trace and spores which have impacted
outside of the trace, such as "bounced and recaptured" spores, are included in
the count.
(10) Spores impacted onto the slide at different depths are counted by
continuously adjusting the focus of the microscope lens onto different focal planes
during analysis.
(11) The sample is stained with a bright red dye (lactofuchsin) to clearly distinguish
spores and fungal structures from background debris.
(12) Sample slide is prepared with tacky side up to achieve best visual clarity. The
spores will be observed on top of adhesive surface, not through the adhesive material.
(13) Aspergillus/Penicillium-like spores can be differentiated into 9 groups
upon request (requiring additional analytical time and charges). Many
Aspergillus/Penicillium-like spores look very different under microscope. Since spores
from the same colony (source) will look very similar to each other, spores having a
different appearance indicate different origins (sources).
(14) Data is reported in MoldSense Report format to facilitate data interpretation
using MoldSense Profile Comparison.
(15) Visually-comprehensive and proportionally-correct MoldSense QGraph
provides a graphical representation of relative mold concentrations in project
samples. This graph permits easy identification of sample locations having spore
profile significantly different from the reference sample and helps homeowners and
commercial clients understand the results.
Isn't it about time that you experience how superior laboratory analysis and reporting
can help you and your clients interpret sample results and make the right decisions in
the field?
Call us at 1-888-QLab-Wei (888-752-2934) and UPGRADE to High Performance
Spore Count™ TODAY!
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