Specialty Testing
Mycotoxin testing for environmental documentation.
PureSpec offers three distinct mycotoxin testing methods: dust collection, air sampling, and surface swab. Each answers a different clinical or environmental question. Choose the method based on what you need to document, not on what is most convenient to collect. Healthcare providers often request these alongside their workup of an environmentally sensitive patient.
Authorized for EMMA (Realtime Labs), AMEA, and MESA mycotoxin testing panels. Listed provider on Respirare Labs directory.
What is environmental mycotoxin testing?
Environmental mycotoxin testing is laboratory analysis of dust collected from a home or building, looking for the toxic compounds that certain mold species release while growing in water-damaged buildings, including ochratoxin, trichothecenes, aflatoxin, and gliotoxin. It answers a different question from a spore count. A spore count reports how much is in the air; this measures whether toxic compounds are present, and mycotoxins settle into dust and persist long after the active growth has dried or been partially cleaned. That persistence is why the test is sometimes requested after a remediation has finished and symptoms have not resolved. It is particularly useful when a clinician has measured mycotoxins in the body through a urine panel and needs to identify the environmental source. Interpretation of what a result means clinically belongs to the treating provider.
Three methods, different questions
EMMA, AMEA, MESA: how to choose.
All three quantify mycotoxin concentrations using validated lab assays. The difference is what the sample is measuring: where mycotoxins have settled, what is currently airborne, or what is on a specific surface. Daniel will guide you to the right method during the inspection conversation. Most CIRS workups pair two of the three for a complete environmental picture.
M / 01
EMMA: Dust Collection
Realtime Laboratories
Environmental Mold and Mycotoxin Assessment. A standardized Swiffer-style dust cloth is run across high-settling surfaces (top of door frames, ceiling fans, baseboards, undisturbed dust). The cloth is shipped to Realtime for combined mold DNA quantification (qPCR) and mycotoxin analysis.
When to choose
- Baseline assessment of a property's long-term mycotoxin history
- You suspect chronic past exposure even after visible mold was remediated
- Healthcare provider wants a property-wide screening snapshot
What it reveals
- The 36 most clinically relevant indoor mold species (DNA)
- Mycotoxin concentrations in settled dust over time
- An integrated "has this building had a mold problem" answer
Dust cloth sample · Realtime Labs (Carrollton, TX) · ~10 to 14 day turnaround
M / 02
AMEA: Air Testing
Respirare Labs
Mycotoxin Air Testing. A calibrated air pump draws a measured volume of room air through a capture media for laboratory analysis. Quantifies mycotoxins that are currently airborne and inhalable, rather than what has settled out over months. Run during normal building occupancy for a snapshot of present exposure.
When to choose
- Symptoms correlate with time in the building
- Need data on what occupants are actually inhaling right now
- Pre/post HVAC remediation verification
What it reveals
- Mycotoxin concentrations in the active breathing air
- Differentiation between dormant settled contamination and live aerosolization
- Quantitative comparison between rooms or floors
Calibrated air sample · Respirare Labs · ~7 to 10 day turnaround
M / 03
MESA: Surface Testing
Respirare Labs
Surface Mycotoxin Testing. A sterile swab is drawn across a specific suspect surface (HVAC coil, wall section near visible growth, post-remediation final clearance area) and shipped for laboratory analysis. Confines the question to a defined location instead of generalizing across the property.
When to choose
- You need to confirm or rule out a specific suspect area
- Post-remediation verification of a targeted surface
- Identifying the source location among multiple candidates
What it reveals
- Mycotoxin presence and concentration on a defined surface
- Whether visible discoloration is in fact biologically active
- Per-surface verification after a remediator declares completion
Sterile surface swab · Respirare Labs · ~7 to 10 day turnaround
Not sure which to choose? Daniel walks every client through this decision during the inspection. Call (321) 324-7756 for a 5-minute scoping conversation.
What it covers
What's included?
- Dust sample collection following established sampling protocol
- Lab analysis for the panel of mycotoxins requested
- Quantitative results with reference levels where applicable
- Documentation suitable for sharing with a healthcare provider
When you need it
When is this service the right fit?
- Healthcare provider has identified a specific clinical question
- Prior environmental work flagged elevated indicator species
- Tracking changes after remediation
- Documentation for an environmentally sensitive client
How it works
How does the process work?
Consultation → Sampling visit → Lab analysis → Quantitative report.
Service areas
Where we perform Mycotoxin Testing.
15 Florida counties from Central Florida to South Florida, the Tampa Bay area, and North Florida. Click the county nearest you for local context.
Honest answers
Mycotoxin testing, answered.
How is mycotoxin testing different from a spore count?
A spore count reports how much mold is in the air. Mycotoxin testing measures whether toxic compounds produced by certain molds are present in dust, which is a different question with a different answer.
Can mycotoxins remain after remediation?
Yes, and that is often why the test is requested. Mycotoxins settle into dust and persist long after active growth has dried or been partially cleaned, which is one explanation when symptoms outlast a completed remediation.
Do I need a doctor's order?
No, but the test is most useful alongside clinical work. It is frequently requested when a clinician has measured mycotoxins in the body and needs to identify the environmental source. Interpretation stays with the provider.
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