Independent Mould Testing and Analysis

Viridis Laboratory is an independent, Brisbane based mould analysis laboratory specialising in air and surface fungal testing servicing clients Australia wide.

What We Do

Our laboratory routinely analyses surface tape lift and spore trap (Air-O-Cell® and Allergenco-D) samples for mould spore quantitation and identification. We offer a range of services providing timely, accurate and reliable results for insurance firms, water damage remediators, IEPs and also to the general public.

How We Work

Our team of microbiologists and lab technicians analyse and report on the mould spores present in your samples. We offer 24, 48 and 72h Turn Around Time (TAT) options for your convenience, please refer to the Laboratory Schedule of Rates for further information.

In-house analysis services and reporting we offer are:

Tape Lift IICRC Surface Sample Analysis

Analytical Report encompasses:

  • IICRC Condition – 1, 2 or 3
  • Total Coverage (%)
  • All fungal genera observed, including dominant genera

Spore Trap Analysis - STANDARD

Standard analytical report encompasses:

  • Total Spores – fungal structures/m3 (fs/m3)
  • Aspergillus/Penicillium-like – fs/m3
  • Stachybotrys/Memnoniella-like -fs/m3
  • Debris Rating (A – E)

Spore Trap Analysis - DETAILED

As per ASTM D7391-17e1 and the Standard Spore Trap Analysis PLUS the following genera specific reporting parameters:

  • Raw Counts
  • Concentrations (fs/m3)
  • Percentages
  • Number of Clusters & Spores per Cluster

The following genera are reported Alternaria, Ascospores (undifferentiated), Aspergillus/Penicillium, Aureobasidium, Basidiospores (undifferentiated), Cercospora, Chaetomium, Cladophialophora, Cladosporium, Curvularia, Drechslera/Bipolaris, Epicoccum, Fusarium, Ganoderma, Nigrospora, Oidium, Pithomyces, Smuts/Myxomycetes/Periconia, Spegazzinia, Stachybotrys/Memnoniella, Tetraploa, Torula, Trichoderma, Ulocladium, Zygophiala, Miscellaneous/unidentified and Hyphal fragments (undifferentiated).

We follow the best practice industry leading guidelines in analysis and interpretation including:

ASTM D7658-17

Standard Test Method for Direct Microscopy of Fungal Structures from Tape

ASTM D7391-17e1

Categorisation and Quantification of Airborne Fungal Structures in an Inertial Impaction Sample by Optical Microscopy

IICRC s500

Standard Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration

IICRC s520

Standard Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Remediation. All analysis is conducted using Light and Polarised Light Microscopy in our Brisbane Laboratory. Where required the Laboratory has the capability to relocate and offer on-site, real-time mould assessment for both small and large scale projects.

Our Difference

For fast, professional and specialised microscopic mould identification and analysis contact Viridis for friendly, expert advice and get your mould questions answered.

Sample Collection

Samples may be received from both industry professionals and individuals by mail or in-person delivery.

Who can use our lab services?

  • Restoration professionals
  • Homeowners
  • Body corporates
  • Real estate agents
  • Schools
  • Health care centres and facilities
  • Anyone with an indoor space

Additionally if you need a professional mould and moisture investigation the Viridis Investigations team can provide a quote and answer any questions you may have.

We also offer a hire service for air-sampling pumps and other equipment. For pricing and equipment hire details please refer to our Laboratory Schedule of Rates.

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