This guide is general information, not medical advice. If you have health concerns, please consult a medical professional.
What the lab reports
Spore-trap reports list spore types identified and counts per cubic meter of air for each sample, including the outdoor control.
Compare every room with the outdoor sample
Illustration only. Similar or lower than outdoors is generally expected; noticeably higher, or a different mix of spore types, points to an indoor source worth investigating.
Comparing indoor and outdoor
Because outdoor air always contains spores, results are commonly interpreted by comparing indoor samples to the outdoor control and looking at which spore types appear indoors.
The outdoor sample is your baseline. Every indoor number means more next to it.
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Why context matters
There are no federal limits for indoor mold spore levels. Results describe one moment in time and are most useful alongside moisture readings, visual observations and repeat samples. Your AirCare inspector explains results in plain language in your digital report.
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