Testing yourself for mold is not possible without the assistance of a medical professional. However, if you ask if you can test for mold yourself, the short answer is “yes” you can test for mold yourself, providing that you have the right set of tools to do it.
Home mold testing
You can buy a home mold testing kit from your local hardware store, or you can also order one online. These kits come with instructions to guide you in the process. There is also the option to rent a mechanical or an electric pump to collect air samples for the presence of mold. These pumps are relatively accurate since they can be calibrated for airflow, which allows the ability to trap many colonies of mold spores, both viable and non-viable.
Mold testing cost
A home mold testing kit can be bought for just under $20, but you will have to pay for the labs separately, which will cost around $40-$50 each. The mold testing lab will send you the results by email, or hard copy, whichever you prefer. Doing it yourself will save you approximately $300. Renting a mechanical or electric pump will cost roughly $30-$40 per day. Some labs will let you use their pump at no cost if you send the samples back to them for testing. However, they will charge you $40-$50 to test each air sample.
Mold testing lab
You can drop off your mold samples for testing directly to 5 Microns Inc. We also offer mail-in mold testing services. Results are available within two business days, with the options for 24 hour and same-day results. Contact us at 425-440-8787, or email: clientservices@5microns.tech. We are open six days per week, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 3:30 PM. Would you please not hesitate to drop us a line with your questions?
Where to send mold samples for testing
5 Microns Inc.
7100 Fort Dent Way #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
O 425-440-8787
M-F 9-5, Sat 9-3:30
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IMPORTANT-MUST READ FIRST: All mail-in samples must have a tracking number and include our general chain of custody form to be processed. If the chain of custody form is missing, your piece (s) will not be accepted and processed. Drop-offs MUST have the COC form inside your package but not in the sample bag. DO NOT MAIL YOUR SAMPLES BY FIRST CLASS MAIL. Send your sample(s) via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, and FedEx. It is essential to closely follow these directions so our asbestos testing lab can promptly process your sample(s).
Do not take your samples to the front desk. The front desk will not accept drop-offs over the counter, NO EXCEPTIONS!*PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL DROP-OFFS: All pieces must be dropped off at the back of the office building located at 7100 Fort Dent Way Tukwila WA outside the Tabor 100 Office and placed inside the black drop-box pictured below.
Mold testing lab near me:
Washington State:
5 Microns Inc.
7100 Fort Dent Way #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
O 425-440-8787
M-F 9-5, Sat 9-3:30
