A number of techniques have been used for sampling and understanding of aerobiota, each of them having advantages and disadvantages. Selection of the right technique has paramount importance in assessing the contaminants at a particular site.
Many facility managers would agree that when IEQ concerns arise, prompt attention to the matter is critical to resolution. Simple mold screening kits help personnel responsible for maintaing healthy environments quickly assess areas suspected of contamination. Sampling for fungal elements only is not to be mistaken for a full scale diagnostic study but direct microscopy laboratory analysis will determine if the specimen is allergenic or pathogenic.
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