Home owner's Guide to Mycotoxins

Moulds are capable of producing toxic chemical compounds called mycotoxins, which can easily become airborne, stick to various surfaces & cause serious adverse health effects, including immune deficiency & cancer. Taking action to mitigate the danger they present to indoor environmental health is vital.

The Importance of Indoor Mycotoxin Testing

Understand your Mould Exposure

Combining spore trapand mycotoxin testing is crucial to understanding your mould exposure. While spore trap sampling identifies sporegenus & quantity, it fails to identify airborne mycotoxins.

Protect your Health & Wellbeing

Identify the most common indoor mycotoxins that pose signiificant health hazards. Use results to guide healing discussions with your health care provider for toxic mould exposure.

Ensure your Home is Safe to Occupy

Mycotoxin testing is essential to  confirm the successful reduction of mould-produced mycotoxins after remediation. Current protocols may not always be effective and can even increase their levels.

Confirm Proper Removal

Due to their chemical structure and resistance to breakdown, mycotoxins can persist even after mould removal. Testing is necessary to ensure removal & prevent ongoing health complications.

Mycotoxins Vs. Mould Spores

Moult spores and mycotoxins are two different things. Mould spores, being biological in nature, can cause symptoms resembling allergies like hay fever.  Mycotoxins are chemical poisons that can result in various health issues from short term ailments to severe conditions, like cancer.

Identify Chemical Mould  Poisons in the Air

AMEA testing can identify & quantify the most prevalent airborne mycotoxins (if present) in indoor environments containing mould by means of an air sample.

Identify Chemical Mould  Poisons on Surfaces

MESA's cutting-edge surface sampling technology offers precise identification of harmful mycotoxin levels on various surfaces, such as walls, furnishings, and HVAC systems. This ensures your peace of mind that NO residual mycotoxins remain after mould remediation.

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Mycotoxin Testing Panel

AMEA and MESA test for the most common environmental air and surface mycotoxins, induding Aflatoxins, Ochratoxins & Trichothecenes groups. DON(Vomitoxin), Zearalenone & Fumonisin are available only upon special request as they have not been found above trace levels.

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Mycotoxin Exposure Health Risks

Mycotoxins, being chemical poisons & well-established carcinogen, possess the potential to induce severe health complications.

Mycotoxins can affect the central nervous system, leading to symptoms such as headaches, dizziness & memory loss.

Even if you don't experience immediate symptoms, you may still be at risk for both short-term or long-term health effects from mycotoxin exposure.

When to Get a Mycotoxin Test?

Get an AMEA or MESA test to identify mould-produced mycotoxins in your indoor environment if you suspect mould contamination.

This is crucial if you or someone in your home is experiencing adverse symptoms. A test will help you to take proactive steps to protect your health and ensure a safe living environment. Get in Touch with us for the most reliable mycotoxin testing solutions!