Use and Care Manual

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STEP 1: PREPARING THE PETRI DISH FOR AIR SAMPLING
1. Remove the petri dish from the plastic bag and place it on a level surface.
2. Remove the top lid (with label) of the petri dish and pour the bottle of mold growth medium into the bottom
of the dish.
3. Replace the lid and swirl gently until the bottom is completely covered.
4. Allow to gel for one (1) hour before removing the lid.
*NOTICE CONCERNING THE APPEARANCE OF THE PRO-LAB® PETRI DISH. The petri dish bottom contains a
special pretreated layer that under certain conditions may appear cloudy. This DOES NOT indicate contamination
and WILL NOT interfere with the performance or effectiveness of the Mold test kit.
STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR AIR SAMPLING METHOD
(only one air testing method can be used per prepared petri dish)
A minimum of two (2) test kits are required in order to compare indoor to outdoor air quality. The rst sample should be taken indoors
in the area of concern. The second sample should be taken outdoors. If the amount of mold growth indoors is signicantly greater or
the types of mold are different then the mold growth outdoors you may have a mold problem.
METHOD 1: SETTLING AIR QUALITY SAMPLING
Place the prepared petri dish on a level surface in the location you want to test. Remove the top lid of the petri dish
and leave it open to the air for one (1) hour. After the one (1) hour test is complete, replace the lid and allow to
incubate for 48 hours. Re-check the dish for any slow growing mold at 72 hours and 96 hours. If any mold growth
is present after the incubation period, proceed to the lab results directions.
METHOD 2: HVAC AIR SAMPLING (tape is required)
Mold can also come from your heating and air conditioning unit. Locate the air exhaust vent that is the farthest
away from the main HVAC /furnace. Remove the lid of the prepared petri dish and tape the dish against the open
air vent. Close all of the remaining air vents that are on the system. Turn the system fan on for ten (10) minutes
to allow the forced air to impact the inside gel surface of the petri dish. After the ten (10) minute sampling time,
remove the petri dish, replace the lid and allow to incubate for 48 hours. Re-check the dish at 72 hours and 96
hours to check for any slow growing mold. If any mold growth is present after the incubation period, proceed to
the lab results directions.
METHOD 3: VISUAL SURFACE SAMPLING
Locate the visible mold growth. Take the sterile swab and wipe the tip across the visible mold growth. Mold must
adhere to the swab tip. Once sampling is complete, place the swab in the enclose bag and proceed to the lab
results directions.
METHOD 4: BULK SAMPLE:
Place a small piece of moldy material to be tested inside the plastic bag. It is not necessary to use the petri dish with
the bulk sample. Proceed to the lab results directions.
STEP 3: LAB RESULTS DIRECTIONS
n Standard Results within 7 days, $40 lab fee
n Express Results within 3 business days, $60 lab fee
Place the sealed petri dish, swab or bulk sample in the plastic bag and place in the enclosed pre-paid postage
envelope along with the information form, and the proper payment amount, credit card payment (Visa,
Mastercard, Discover, or AMEX only) or check (made payable to PRO-LAB®) If you opt to use Express
Lab Results you must send your sample to PRO-LAB®using an overnight shipping company such as
Federal Express or UPS. Send the test kit to PRO-LAB® 1675 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston, FL 33326.
(Express samples can only be received Monday – Friday). Email/text notications will let you know
when your sample is received. You may print and view your results on the PROLAB Test Kits app or at
prolabinc.com/results/.
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registration number, please write it in the eld below.
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