Clarify the purpose of testing and discuss its limitations.
EVIDENCE BEFORE ACTION
Mold Testing
Targeted sampling and laboratory analysis when testing answers a useful question.
THE QUESTION WE START WITH
What would a sample help clarify?
A useful test begins with a question. Sampling should have a clear purpose, a considered collection plan, and interpretation alongside the conditions at the property. More samples do not automatically mean better answers.
WHEN IT MAY BE USEFUL
A practical next step.
- An unresolved question after reviewing property conditions
- A request for specific documentation or evaluation
- A project scope that calls for sampling as part of verification
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Let the evidence lead.
- The question the result needs to answer
- Appropriate sampling locations and methods for that question
- Conditions that affect how results should be interpreted
DURING THE SERVICE
Understand. Investigate. Explain.
The precise scope depends on the property and the question being addressed.
Collect agreed samples for laboratory analysis.
Explain results in the context of the observed building conditions.
A LITTLE CLARITY
Straight answers to common questions.
Start with the question.
Let the conditions guide the answer.
Is testing always necessary when mold is visible?
No. Visible growth may provide enough information to decide that affected materials and moisture need attention. Testing should be considered when the result could inform a specific decision.
Can a test tell me a building is completely free of mold?
No. A sample reflects particular conditions, locations, and collection times. It cannot establish that an entire building is free of mold or replace an investigation of moisture conditions.
CONNECTED SERVICES
Follow the finding.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Not sure what you’re looking at?
Start with the condition. Prairie Mold helps determine what is happening and what the next step should be.