The Standard Mycotoxin Test

Mycotoxins are potent chemicals that certain species of molds can produce under certain conditions. These chemicals are attached to mold spores, mold fragments and dust particles from whatever the mold was breaking down. These mycotoxin particles blow around and settle out in household dust. Occupants will be exposed to these particles. Settled dust is a great indicator of what has been blowing around and inhaled in an indoor environment for weeks, months, and maybe years.

The Standard Mycotoxin Test is an easy to do, DIY Mycotoxin Test that can be used to quantify & detect the 6 most common mycotoxins that are associated with water damage: Trichothecenes, Satratoxin G & H, Stachybotrylactam, Chaetoglobosin & Sterigmatocystin.

This test is especially sensitive, and is often paired with the ERMI to obtain a comprehensive scope of your home’s health status & the current risk exposures in your home.

The Standard Mycotoxin Test is meant to evaluate:

• IF there may be an issue

• WHAT type of the 6 mycotoxins tested for are present

• HOW many mycotoxins of the 6 tested are in the dust sample provided

• It does NOT tell us WHERE any issue is however, please note below regarding isolating areas.*

The sample submitted will be tested for 6 Mycotoxins

Mycotoxins are toxic chemicals that are present on spores and small fragments of mold that are released into the air and dust.

Q: How many tests should I order?

A: One test is our recommendation if your goal is to determine if your home has mycotoxins. This is especially helpful if you already know you have a mold issue and you are looking to get some additional data to help you in your decision making process with regards to decontamination and sorting contaminated contents/possessions.

*If you haven’t done any testing yet, and you are unsure if you have a mold issue, we would suggest doing an ERMI Test as well as this test. If you could only choose one between the two, the ERMI would be our suggested starting point for those looking to gauge a home’s health risk.

Q: How do I find sources in my home?

If you also wish to identify source locations, i.e. you want to validate *IF* you have mycotoxins, but also you wish to locate *WHERE* said mycotoxins are possibly coming from, you would need to purchase additional tests. You can not isolate source areas with only one test.

EX: If I wanted to see if the mycotoxins were coming from my basement, 1st floor or second floor, I would need 3 tests.

If you have a large home, (over 3500 sq. ft.) or multiple floors, it is suggested, (but not required) to consider additional tests, or to isolate testing to a specific area such as an HVAC system, or the separate floors of a home/building. This professional technique allows for a more precise evaluation to assist in possibly locating an exposure or gauging risk sectors. It is however, not a necessity if you are just starting out. We recommend a consultation with us prior to ordering multiple tests so we can help you with a strategy if this is something you are considering.

Each Mycotoxin Kit comes with:

• 1 sterile Myco-wipe™

• 1 pair of PPE Gloves

• 1 labeled Ziplock for Results

• 1 Completed Chain of Custody Form

• PJ & Peter’s Customized Instructions

• 1 Pre-addressed Envelope to the Lab

Although an addressed envelope is included, we do recommend clients purchase their own expedited shipping back to the lab so it can be tracked and will arrive faster. We suggest using UPS or Fed EX. (USPS has been known to deliver improperly.) Your kit(s) will be shipped using priority mail on the next business day after you order.

If you are in need of an urgent (overnight) shipping of kits, please contact PJ via email prior to your order for possible arrangements.

Lab Turn Around Time (TAT) ~

1. Please note the processing time is for the Comprehensive Mycotoxin Panel is 2 Weeks

2. Once your test sample is received, TAT will begin the NEXT Monday.

3. Results will be sent to the email address you provide.

Q: Can you FED EX to me quickly?

A: Yes, however there are some limitations & specifics to our FED EX services ONLY.

• Since we charge a flat rate for our 2 DAY FED EX, we do not ship (FED EX) on Thursdays, Fridays or Weekends.

• We ONLY will ship FED EX on Monday’s, Tuesday’s or Wednesday’s.

• Orders must be received by 11AM EST. on a M-W to be shipped that day.

• We do not ship FED EX the day before any U.S. Holiday

• We do not ship the entire week of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

• If you are in a hurry & would like to avoid FED EX, please email PJ for more info regarding our email expedition options.

Q: Can I read this by myself?

A: Yes.

Mycotoxin Test results are not complex and they do not require interpretation. However you may want to be working with a consultant to guide you through the processes and provide opportunity to work with the right teams.

Restrictions

*United States Residents ONLY. This Test is NOT AVAILABLE for non U.S. residents.

NO Cancellations or Refunds

We do NOT offer refunds or accept returns of any kind. All sales are final.

We are not responsible for delays due to the U.S. Postal Service or Test Results that are skewed/indeterminable from lack of dust collection or non-determinable results of any kind.

Expiration Policy

The Mycotoxin Kit expires one year after purchase.