Mold Bacteria Consulting Services
Serving Ontario and British Columbia
Is air sampling of mold necessary? Any type of mold sampling whether air or surface sampling should be based on a well defined objective. For example, if the objective is to determine whether occupants were exposed to airborne mold spores, then air sampling would be recommended. Air sampling may also help to detect hidden mold growth.
Before sampling for mold, it is important to have a well defined objective.
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