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Building and facility managers may need laboratory analysis as part of a defined microbial investigation.
PBR Laboratories supports Canadian projects, with a focus on Alberta and Western Canada, through bacterial enumeration, mould testing and combined yeast-and-mould enumeration. Begin with the concern being investigated and confirm whether air sampling will provide useful evidence.
Describe the affected area, relevant observations and the decision that needs to be made. A suspected moisture problem, a recurring microbial trend and a process investigation are different questions. Do not assume a broad air-testing panel will identify every potential problem.
A building inspection or moisture investigation provides information about conditions and potential sources. Laboratory analysis describes the submitted sample under the method used. These roles complement one another; an air result should not be presented as a substitute for the broader assessment.
Discuss bacterial enumeration for a count-based bacterial question, or mould testing and yeast-and-mould enumeration for suitable fungal questions. Selected E. coli or coliform testing should be included only when the objective and collection method justify it.
Routine residential mould air testing is not recommended by Health Canada. Visible mould and moisture concerns should be addressed through appropriate inspection and moisture correction.
Where a professional identifies a defined analytical question, confirm the sampling and laboratory approach before collecting samples.
Review sample locations, collection timing, method details and any comparison samples specified in the investigation plan. A low microbial result does not demonstrate that all areas are unaffected. Detection does not independently establish the source, health impact or building-wide condition.
For a detailed interpretation guide, see How to Understand Air Microbiology Test Results.
Confirm who will design the sampling plan, collect samples and interpret the wider findings. PBR lists air sampler rental, but rental does not automatically include on-site sampling. Discuss project location, equipment compatibility, sample handling and submission timing.
Review sample handling in Planning Air Microbiology Sample Collection and Submission.
Provide your facility type, project location, observations, requested analysis and collection plan. PBR can discuss laboratory acceptance, sampler rental and analysis for your investigation.
If reviewing an unexpected finding, read our guide on What to Do After an Unexpected Air Microbiology Result.
This package describes laboratory analysis and sampler rental. Confirm any inspection or field-service involvement separately.
No. A result applies to the submitted sample and selected method. Wider conclusions require the investigation context.
Routine residential mould air testing is not recommended by Health Canada. Inspection and moisture correction should not be delayed while waiting for an air test.
Provide the concern, facility type, project location, sampling plan, requested analysis and intended use of the results.
Discuss facility air testing, fungal enumeration, and sampler rental options with PBR Laboratories in Edmonton.