High Performance Spore Count™ for Air Samples
Are you tired of your present 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.
High Performance Spore Count™ is performed by QLab's well trained and highly
experienced analysts using the following sophisticated analytical techniques.
(1) Each sample is read 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.
(2) 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.
(3) 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.
(4) Spores impacted onto the slide at different depths are counted by continuously
adjusting the focal plane of the microscope lens during analysis.
(5) The sample is stained with a bright red dye to clearly distinguish spores and fungal
structures from background debris.
(6) 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.
(7) Six indoor hydrophilic fungi, which often indicate a water-damage history, are identified
and clearly highlighted on the report.
(8) 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.
(9) 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).
(10) All samples are analyzed by microbiologists who have a minimum of a college degree
in a biology-related discipline. More than 25% of our technical staff hold a Ph.D. degree,
assuring the highest quality performance from our team of analysts.
(11) Data is reported in MoldSense Report format to facilitate data interpretation using
MoldSense Profile Comparison.
(12) 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!
Are you tired of your present 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.
High Performance Spore Count™ is performed by QLab's well trained and highly
experienced analysts using the following sophisticated analytical techniques.
(1) Each sample is read 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.
(2) 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.
(3) 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.
(4) Spores impacted onto the slide at different depths are counted by continuously
adjusting the focal plane of the microscope lens during analysis.
(5) The sample is stained with a bright red dye to clearly distinguish spores and fungal
structures from background debris.
(6) 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.
(7) Six indoor hydrophilic fungi, which often indicate a water-damage history, are identified
and clearly highlighted on the report.
(8) 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.
(9) 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).
(10) All samples are analyzed by microbiologists who have a minimum of a college degree
in a biology-related discipline. More than 25% of our technical staff hold a Ph.D. degree,
assuring the highest quality performance from our team of analysts.
(11) Data is reported in MoldSense Report format to facilitate data interpretation using
MoldSense Profile Comparison.
(12) 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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