Analyze Your Samples

Self-Analyze or Send Samples to Our Lab for Expert Analysis

Option 1: Self-Analyze

Option 2: Send to Lab

Option 1: Self-Analyze

Seal and Store

Ensure all of your samples are sealed, labeled and placed in foil bags.

Store in dark place

Place foil bags in a warm (68 – 85ºF), dark place such as a kitchen cabinet or desk drawer.

Wait 5-7 days

After 5 or 7 days pull the samples out for analysis. If there is no mold growth, place the samples back in the foil packet and reanalyze after 7 or 8 days.

Check for Mold

Hold a mold plate up to a light and count the number of colonies (circles) growing on the agar. Compare to our health scale. Size of the circles is not important.

Colony Count and Health Effects*

0 to 4 total fungal colonies per area (room)

Is within a normal range for sinus health

5 to 8 total fungal colonies per area (room)

Is cause for concern-illness is probable in individuals who are susceptible

9 or greater total fungal colonies per area (room)

Is hazardous-illness likely in individuals who are susceptible

Did You Find Mold?

If you would like to know what mold is present on your sample, please mail to ImmunoLytics with a payment of $33/plate.

Option 2: Send to Lab

* – Dr. Donald P. Dennis, Chronic Sinusitis: Defective T-Cells Responding to Superantigens, Treated by Reduction of Fungi in the Nose and Air in July 2003 [Vol. 58 (No. 7)], Archives of Environmental Health

Option 2: Send to Lab

Sending to Lab in Winter:

To ensure samples are not affected by freezing temperatures, place samples in included foil envelopes and store at room temperature (above 65°F) for 2 to 3 days before shipping.