Steve Moody Micro Services' Dallas laboratory has been providing fully independent mold and bacteria laboratory services for over 8 years. The mold laboratory maintains accreditation with the American Industrial Hygiene Association's (AIHA) Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program (EMLAP) and is licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) as an Environmental Microbiology Laboratory.
Our experienced microbiology lab staff have over 25 years of experience analyzing mold and bacterial samples for a variety of clients including industrial hygienists, mold consultants, remediation contractors, facility managers, schools, government agencies and building owners. The integrity, independence and experience of our employees are the key to providing accurate, high quality laboratory services.
Full laboratory accreditation and licensing information can be found on our Accreditations page.
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Methodology
Steve Moody Micro Services utilizes the Random Pass method for non-cultured spore trap evaluations as instructed by the McCrone Research Institute of Chicago. For direct examination of surfaces (bulk, tape lift, swab), and cultures, we use current industry-accepted methods.
Analysis types performed
Non-cultured spore traps including:
Air-O-Cell ● Allergenco ● Allergenco D ● Burkard ● Cyclex D ● Digital DIS ● M2 MultiMold ● Mold Snap ● Micro 5 ● Via-Cell
Cultured spore traps:
Andersen ● Via-Cell
Non-cultured direct exam:
Swab ● Tape (clear) ● Bulk ● Bio-Tape
Cultured:
Swab ● Bulk ● Contact
Bacteria Analysis:
1 day bacteria screening test for total coli forms and E. coli ● Gram stain differentiation for the top 3 and 5 most prevalent bacteria present. Call for bacteria laboratory analyses not listed
Turn Around Times
Non-cultured analysis
Normal: 2 business days
Rush: 1 business day
Immediate: Next available analyst (please call for an appointment)
Weekend/Holiday Immediate: By appointment
Cultured analyses
Normal: 10-14 days
Contact our Mold and Bacteria Lab Manager for additional mold and bacterial analysis information.