Best Way to Test for Household Mold and Toxins?

[LaurelB]

I apologize for starting a new thread, as I'm sure this has been discussed elsewhere on the forums. However, since I am not able to be online for long periods, it can be difficult for me to do in-depth searches.

Anyway, for a variety of reasons, I don't feel that mold is a factor in my case; however, I want to be able to rule it out and at least explore the possibility it could be playing a contributing role.

There are a lot of at-home mold test kits out there, all using various techniques and with different ratings. For example, I found this Home Air Check test on Amazon, which is highly rated.

I have heard others mention Emlab (https://www.emlab.com/app/main/Welcome.po). However, when I go to their site, there are dozens of different tests listed and I don't know where to start, or how these tests compare to others.

I really have no knowledge in this area and have no idea what the best method or best lab may be. I need something really easy. Any suggestions on what test to use would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Laurel

 

[Soundthealarm21]

In my opinion, an air quality test is the best way to go. It really depends on where you live because in some places there aren't strict regulations on the people that test your house.

 

[Ema]

I think Shoemaker recommends the ERMI from this lab.

http://www.mycometrics.com

 

[Soundthealarm21]

Just a heads up:

the ERMI test completely missed a high amount of mold in my house. Missed Stachybotyrs (black poisonous mold), aspergillus, etc