DIY Mould Sampling Guide Instructions
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Step 1 –Take air samples
- On the sample cassette, write a sample number (write 1 if it’syour first sample) and a location description (e.g. laundry)
- Take off both of the sticker seals (save for resealing later)
- Firmly place the round outtake hole on thecassette into the head of the pump
- Hold the pump in your hand and hold it a minimum of 30cm from any surface
- Turn the pump on and hold it in place for 5 minutes, try to minimize the amount of movement from the original position to eliminate any variance
- Place the seals back on to the ends of the cassette
- Place the cassette into the supplied zip lock bag
- Repeat for more cassettes if needed
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Step 2 –Take surface samples
- Put on the supplied nitrile gloves
- Remove the sample from the case. On the surface sample label, write a sample number and a location description
- Hold the sample on the label side and peel of the plastic, making sure not to accidentally touch the exposed adhesive section of the slide (this could skew results)
- Place the exposed adhesive side down onto the intended surface for 1 second and then release
- Place the sample back into the case and close it
- Repeat for more cassettes if needed
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Step 3 –Purchase Lab analysis
- Go to the SALES page on our website, and order the required number of tests needed for the samples you have taken e.g. If 3 x air samples and 2 x surface samples are taken, then purchase 3 x Air-O-Cell lab fees and 2 x Bio-tape lab fees
- When purchasing, you will be asked for your name, email address, and best contact information
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Step 4 –Send samples back
- Place pump, and all the samples back into the box
- Fill out the Chain of Custody Form including your receipt number and place into the box
- You may drop the box back to us or you can deliver it to us at: IECL, 5/158 Murarrie Rd, Murarrie QLD 4172
