MIN Mold Test Kit, Mold Testing Kit (3 Tests). Lab Analysis and Expert Consultation Included

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Elías Rodríguez, Deputy Director of Public Affairs for Region 2 of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provided testing guidance and discussed the role that moisture plays in the development of mold growth. Mycotoxin testing can be helpful in some cases, but there are a number of points to consider before jumping in. Wasik AA, et al. (2021). Salt therapy as a complementary method for the treatment of respiratory tract diseases, with a focus on mold-related illness. How it works: Urine mycotoxin testing is a broad category that includes several different tests from different labs. These tests measure levels of various different mycotoxins, which may include ochratoxin a, citrinin, aflatoxin b1, fumonisin, and zearalenone. Many of these mycotoxins are produced by the common mold species aspergillus. All urine mycotoxin tests measure the levels of mold metabolites that you are eliminating through a urine sample. Some also measure markers related to immune response. Inspect buildings for evidence of water damage and visible mold as part of routine building maintenance. Correct conditions causing mold growth (e.g., water leaks, condensation, infiltration, or flooding) to prevent mold growth.

Pros: Blood tests can tell you how your body is currently reacting to mycotoxins by measuring markers of immune system reactivity.

What is Considered a High Mold Spore Count in an Air Quality Mold Spore Trap Test Report?

Diekelmann S. Sleep for cognitive enhancement. Front Syst Neurosci. 2014 Apr 2;8:46. doi: 10.3389/fnsys.2014.00046. PMID: 24765066; PMCID: PMC3980112. Appearance or dark spots or clusters. Look for spots or clustered growths, especially in warm, moist rooms. Avoid damp basements, compost piles, fallen leaves, cut grass, barns and wooded areas – or wear a face mask if these places or things are unavoidable. Cons: Of course, while environmental testing can tell you that there is a mold problem in your environment, it can’t tell you anything about how your body is reacting to that mold. Mold may also show up on environmental tests even when levels are likely not high enough to be harmful, which can lead to unnecessary panic. Jaakkola, J.J.K., Aalto, S.A.M., Hernberg, S. et al. Regular exercise improves asthma control in adults: A randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep 9, 12088 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-48484-8

Gut health imbalances, including SIBO or intestinal permeability ( leaky gut), can lead to many of the symptoms and health concerns associated with mold toxicity [ 24, 26, 27, 28, 29]. For example: Investigating exposure to mould and the spores it produces inside the buildings we live and work in, especially when the health of building occupants is at risk, is an essential step when unexplained mould growth occurs. Dehumidifiers can be used to dry out a building which appears to have a persistent problem with a damp and humid environment. The best way to manage an allergy is to avoid exposure to triggers. However, molds are common, and you can't completely avoid them.Penicillium Notatum– is widely distributed in soils and can also be isolated from decaying vegetables and leaves. It is found on stored cereals and hay. In a house, this mould is the green-blue mould found on stale bread, fruits and nuts and it is the mould that is used in the production of blue/green mouldy cheese.

Additional specialist equipment may also be used including microbiological air samplers and particle air testers. Cons: VCS testing is limited in the sense that it can’t tell you how much mold you’ve been exposed to, how much you are excreting, or how exposure may be affecting other areas beyond neurological function. We do not recommend at-home mold testing in place of professional assessments. However, if you're seeking at-home results to support an expert consultation, the test you choose will depend on the surface you are testing. You will likely use a mold test kit with tape strips to lift a sample for surface testing. Or, you might use a swab to send a sample into a lab or spread a sample on a petri dish for evaluation. If you want to test materials like drywall or carpet fibers for mold, then a test kit with a pouch for including samples to send to a lab is your best choice. The Stachybotrys test will display a single line if an unhealthy amount of mold is detected in the sample, while the aspergillus and penicillium test will display two lines if unhealthy amounts of mold are found. Users also have the option to use the three included standard swabs to take additional samples and send them to the lab for confirmation with the lab request card using the postage-paid mailer. Maes M, Leunis JC. Normalization of leaky gut in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is accompanied by a clinical improvement: effects of age, duration of illness and the translocation of LPS from gram-negative bacteria. Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2008 Dec;29(6):902-10. PMID: 19112401.If diet, probiotics, and lifestyle factors alone are not enough to resolve your symptoms, the next step should be to look into whether you might have a gut health problem that requires a more specific treatment approach. A 2015 review estimates that 3 to 10 percent of people have a higher sensitivity to the effects of mold. If you have mold sensitivity, you might show signs of an allergic reaction, including itching skin and a watery nose and eyes, when exposed.

Celakovska J, et al. (2021). Atopic dermatitis and sensitisation to molecular components of alternaria, cladosporium, penicillium, aspergillus, and malassezia — Results of allergy explorer ALEX 2.Make sure that your tumble dryer is vented outside during use, or use a condenser-dryer. Try not to dry damp clothing indoors.