|
MBI No. |
Test
Description |
Method Type |
Matrix |
Turnaround Time |
Sample Collection |
Flow
Rate (L/Min) |
Typical Sample Size (L) |
|
MBI-1 |
Fungi -Genus
identification & enumeration of culturable filamentous
fungi; individual enumeration of yeast, speciation of
prominent Aspergillus,Cladosporium, and Stachybotrys. |
Viable |
Air |
14 Days |
Malt
Extract |
28.3
L/Min |
28.3-141.5 |
|
Contact |
Malt
Extract |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Swab |
Swab |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Bulk
Liquid |
Glass
Jar |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Bulk
Solid |
Plastic
Bag |
N/A |
N/A |
|
MBI-4a/b |
Bacteria - Colilert Method
(a) Total Coliform Present/Absent, E. coli
Present/Absent (b) Most Probable Number |
Viable |
Swab |
24 Hours |
Swab |
N/A |
N/A |
|
MBI-5 |
Fungi(Total) - Genus
identificaton & enumeration of viable and non-viable
fungal spores |
Total Bioaerosol |
Air-O-Cell |
7 Days |
Air-O-Cell Cassette |
15
L/Min |
75-150 |
|
Micro5 |
Micro5 Cassette |
15
L/Min |
|
|
MCE/Surface/Wallcheck |
MCE/Cyolex |
15
L/Min |
|
|
MBI-6 |
Fungi(Total) - Genus
identificaton & enumeration of viable and non-viable
fungal spores, pollen, insect parts, skin cells, debris,
fibers (not asbestos) |
Total Bioaerosol |
Air-O-Cell |
7 Days |
Air-O-Cell |
15
L/Min |
75-150 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Burkard |
Burkard |
|
|
|
MBI-7 |
Culturable and Total
Bioaerosol Packages - Sample and submit a minimum of 15
samples and MBI will provide sampling equipment at NO
COST. |
Viable/ Non-Viable |
Andersen |
Quote |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Air-O-Cell |
|
Burkard |
|
Allergenco |
|
Other
Collection Methods |
|
MBI-8 |
Bulk Dust/Particle -
Identification of visual contaminants (non-cultured).
Fungal identification and active growth
characterization. Two Sample Minimum. |
Viable/
Non-Viable |
Bulk Solid |
7 Days |
Plastic Bag |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Sticky Tape |
7 Days |
Sticky Tape |
N/A |
N/A |
|
MBI-9 |
Legionella - Genus
identification & enumeration |
Viable |
Air |
14 Days |
BCYE Media |
28.3 |
849 |
|
Swab |
Culture Swab |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Bulk
Liquid |
Plastic
Bottle |
N/A |
125 mL |
|
Bulk
Solid |
Plastic
Bag |
N/A |
N/A |
|
MBI-14 |
Dust Mite Allergen - D.
farnina and D. pteronyssinus allergens identified in ng/g
concentrations with associated risk assessment for
symptom expression |
N/A |
Bulk
Solid |
14 Days |
Plastic
Bag |
N/A |
N/A |
|
MBI-15 |
Cat and Dog Allergens -
Identified in ng/g concentrations. Price quoted on a per
allergen basis. |
N/A |
Bulk
Solid |
14 Days |
Plastic
Bag |
N/A |
N/A |
|
MBI-15 |
Cockroach Allergens -
Identified in ng/g concentrations. Price quoted on a per
allergen basis. |
N/A |
Bulk
Solid |
14 Days |
Plastic
Bag |
N/A |
N/A |
|
MBI-16 |
Total VOC - Identified in
ppm concentrations. Blank cassette required for
analyses. |
N/A |
Passive
Aerosol Collection |
14 Days |
Passive
Air Badge |
N/A |
N/A |
|
MBI-17 |
Formaldehyde - Identified
in ppm concentrations. Blank cassette required for
analyses. |
N/A |
Passive
Aerosol Collection |
14 Days |
Passive
Air Badge |
N/A |
N/A |
|
MBI-18 |
Gravimetric - Identified
in mg/100cm2 concentrations. Cassettes not included. |
N/A |
Air |
14 Days |
37 mm
Pre-weighed Cassette |
N/A |
N/A |
