Mold Testing Methods: Air Quality Analysis via Air-O-Cell
Air-O-Cell machines are top notch when it comes to air quality assessments… but how exactly do they work?
The machine contains a vacuum-like component called the sampling pump that draws the surrounding air into the cassette. Inside of the cassette, there is a glass slide with a sticky surface on top that traps particles from the air being pulled in by the pump. Once the particles are trapped onto the slide, the remaining air exits the cassette. After sufficient sampling time (less than 30 minutes!!), each end of the cassette is taped off to contain the trapped particles and sent to an independent, AIHA-accredited laboratory for analysis. What sets Air-O-Cell sampling apart is that it not only identifies what type of mold is present, but it is also able to determine how much of it is present in the air, which is a major factor for determining the impact of mold on your health!
**BONUS: In addition to testing for mold, the Air-O-Cell cassettes also pick up pollen, dust, plant fragments, insect parts and skin cell fragments (yuck) for a more comprehensive evaluation of the air quality in your home.
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