MBL is a leading provider of mold testing laboratory services in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the rest of Canada.

As a mold and bacteria laboratory, the lab specializes in analysis of air and surface samples for:

• Bacteria testing including E.coli testing and Legionella testing, total aerobic counts
• Mold testing: Culturable Air samples such as RCS, BioCassette, Andersen, SAS, etc.
• Mold testing: Direct Microscopic Examination of tape, bulk, swab, and water samples
• Mold Testing: Spore Trap including Air-O-Cell, BioAire, and Micro5 cassettes, Allergenco, Burkard and BioSIS slides

MBL's mold and bacteria testing services are not restricted to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We serve clients in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Foundland.

MBL clients include:

• Industrial hygienists
• Environmental consultants
• Quality assurance managers
• Home Inspectors
• General contractors
• Cleaning and restoration contractors
• Property managers
• Insurance, financial, or legal professionals who deal with microbial contamination issues

For questions related to laboratory testing of samples, sampling methods, laboratory  data interpretation and other issues related to microorganisms, please call 905-290-9101 (within Toronto area) or 1-866-813-0648 if calling outside the GTA.

MBL is a leading provider of mold testing laboratory services in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the rest of Canada.

As a mold and bacteria laboratory, the lab specializes in analysis of air and surface samples for:

• Bacteria testing including E.coli testing and
  Legionella testing, total aerobic counts
• Mold testing: Culturable Air samples such as RCS, BioCassette,
  Andersen, SAS, etc.
• Mold testing: Direct Microscopic Examination of tape lift, bulk, swab, and water samples
• Mold Testing: Fungal Spore Count and Identification for air samples collected using Air-O-Cell, BioAire, and Micro5 cassettes, Allergenco, Burkard and BioSIS slides

MBL's mold and bacteria testing services are not restricted to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We serve clients in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

MBL's clients include:

• Industrial hygienists
• Environmental consultants
• Quality assurance managers
• Home Inspectors
• General contractors
• Cleaning and restoration contractors
• Property managers
• Insurance, financial, or legal professionals who deal with microbial contamination issues.

For questions related to laboratory testing of samples, sampling methods, laboratory data interpretation and other issues related to microorganisms, please call 905-290-9101 (within Toronto area) or 1-866-813-0648 if calling outside the GTA.

Mold testing in houses is becoming common as people become more aware of health risks associated with mold growth in houses. Mold testing has 2 components. The first is the visual inspection of the house for any visible mold growth and/or moisture damage. Presence of musty smells is generally an indication of microbial growth. During visual mold inspection, the assessor estimates the extent of (area covered) mold growth. The extent of mold growth is generally categorised into 3 levels; low (level 1), medium (level 2) and high (level 3). The remediation strategies are based on the level of contamination.

The second component of mold testing in houses involves taking samples for laboratory testing. The samples to take depend on what is being investigated. For example, if people are experiencing health problems, such as allergy, which they suspect could be caused by mold, then the investigator could take air samples. This is because people are not affected by mold that is on the wall but by what they inhale in the air. On the other hand, if the investigator is just interested in knowing what type of mold is growing on the wall, they could take either a piece of material (bulk) with the mold or they could take tape samples. Other times, the investigator may collect dust samples.

Extensive mold growth requires the help of a qualified professional. However, there are some basic tests, including air testing, that a homeowner or property manager can do on their own.



If you have any question regarding mold testing, give us a call at 905-290-9101.

There are 2 types of samples that one can collect for mold testing. These are air samples and surface samples. For surface samples, one can use clear scotch tape. For instructions on how you can collect mold samples using scotch tape click How To Sample For Mould Using Clear Scotch Tape. Air samples are also easy to collect. However, you would need a sampling pump that draws air into special cartridges. These cartridges are then sent to the lab for air testing. Remember!. It's the types of mold and the amounts that you inhale that matters. Consider testing air in your home. For instructions on how to test air click How To Sample Air For Total Fungal Spore Counts.