Understanding Your Lab Report
Receiving a mold report can be confusing. We simplify the science. Your report will typically show "Raw Count" and "Spores/m3." The most critical factor is the comparison between the Indoor data and the Outdoor (Control) data.
In a healthy Philadelphia home, the types of mold inside should be similar to those outside, but in lower concentrations. If we find Stachybotrys or Chaetomium inside, this indicates a chronic moisture issue, as these molds do not typically float in from the outside air in significant numbers. They require a steady water source to grow.
Post-Testing Success Criteria: For a project to pass clearance, the work area must be free of visible dust and debris, moisture levels must be within dry standards, and the airborne spore count must not be statistically higher than the outdoor environment.
