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Over the last 30 years, mortality rate from asthma have more than doubled, especially among the very old and the young. The increase can be directly attributed to indoor air quality, especially with today's "tight" or energy efficient homes.

Concern about indoor exposure to molds, allergens and other respiratory irritants has been increasing. The public has become more aware that exposure to these airborne particles and chemicals may cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, including allergic reactions, asthma, fatigue, respiratory congestion and cough, runny nose, eye irritation and cough.

Nova's testing and evaluation services testing and evaluation services can help you determine the quality of the air you breathe.

Nova is certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a mold testing laboratory (Lab ID #LAB0109) and as a Mold Assessment Consultant (ID #MAC0309).

Biological Health Hazard Testing (BHHT) of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems detects the levels of microorganisms in HVAC systems that can be hazardous to human health.

Read Dr. Pearce's three part series entitled, "Clearing the Air" published in The Woodlands The Villager 12/01 - 2/02

Dr Pearce presents Conroe ISD's Clean School program to Texas Association of School Administrators.

Related Web Sites:

Texas Department of State Health Services
www.tdh.state.tx.us/beh/mold/default.htm#list

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Mold Prevention Strategies
www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/report/

Fungal Diseases
www.niaid.nih.gov/dmid/fungal/

Mycotic Disease Listing
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/mdb/diseases.htm

Mycotic Diseases Branch: Related Links
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/mdb/links.htm

 

Mold and Indoor Air Quality Home Evaluation Test Kit

Nova Biologicals' Mold and Indoor Air Quality Home Evaluation Kit is a two part test kit designed to detect the presence of mold spores circulating in the air and present on environmental surfaces.

Contents of the kit include:
  • Exposure plate
  • Slide holder for 2 sticky tape samples
  • Test requisition
  • Directions for kit use
  • Questions and Answers on Stachybotrys and other molds

After collection, simply place all of the kit's contents back into the pre-paid shipper and return to Nova Biologicals, Inc. Laboratory test results will be mailed in 5 business days following the receipt of kit samples at Nova.

Questions and Answers on Stachybotrys chartarum and Other Molds:

 

Select Testing:Background

 
Nova is FDA registered (Registration Number 1641521) and is designated by the FDA as a private laboratory and complies with the FDA's GLP and GMP requirements.  Nova is certified by the U.S. EPA's National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) and TDSHS (TDH) and participates in proficiency testing programs established by MicroCheck.
 
NELAP
Water Testing: Drinking Water, USP Purified Water
Microbiology: Medical Device, Pharmacutical, Food, Disinfectants
Indoor Air Quality: Homes, Schools, Buildings