For best results, please read and follow instructions carefully.
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Take digital photos of your sampling locations in action. Upload your photos to your online report during the registration process. This will provide a more customized and documented report.
On one cassette, mark the box labeled “Outside Sample.”(This will be your REQUIRED control sample.)
Ensure you have a power outlet to plug into. You may need an extension cord.
Take a sample when it’s not raining or snowing, in an open area 10 ft. away from the structures and overhangs, 3 to 5 ft. off the ground. (Use a chair to set the pump on.)
Remove both tape flaps from top and bottom of the air cassette. (Save flaps for resealing cassettes.)
Open the pump lid. (This will remain open during testing.)
Insert cassette onto the air sample inlet tray and secure firmly in place.
Push the green button to start the sample, The button will illuminate during testing.
The pump will shut off automatically after 5-minute sample is complete.
Reseal top and bottom of air cassette with tape flaps after air sampling is complete.
Mark the remaining air cassette(s) with the room name. All indoor sample(s) should be taken in the middle of the room, 3 to 5 ft. off the ground.
Repeat steps (b) through (d) outlined in Outdoor Air Sample section. Indoor sampling should be performed immediately after outdoor air sample.
Write the surface location name on the tape lift.
*The serial number is required during the online registration process.
* Visit MyMoldDetective.com for surface sampling instruction video.
Peel off the white backing to expose the tape’s tacky surface.
Align a clear window on the tape lift directly onto the suspect surface that you want to test.
Firmly press the window of the tape onto the suspect surface while keeping a corner lifted for easy removal.
Remove tape lift from the surface.
Apply sticky tape to glass slide
as shown on image.
Insert glass slide into plastic case provided.
Ensure the plastic case is securely sealed before mailing.
Before mailing samples to the lab, Visit MyMoldDetective.com to register your samples.
Click the “Register Samples” button at the top of the homepage and follow the instructions.
Complete payment for the lab analysis and note your confirmation number.
