Mold Test Kit
$19.80
4 test plates + 1 swab
Includes instructions, lab forms, foil envelope and shipping box. Optional laboratory analysis costs extra and is not included in this kit price.
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Contents: 4 mold test plates, 1 swab, instruction sheets, lab forms, foil envelope, and shipping box.
User Instructions:
Simple, Affordable Detection of Mold Contamination in Up to 4 Areas
This easy-to-use Mold Test Kit provides a fast and affordable way to identify mold contamination in your home, office, car, or any personal environment. Each kit includes four gravity-settle plates, one swab, and clear instructions. Test your air in minutes and, if desired, send plates to the ImmunoLytics Lab for expert genus identification and spore count analysis. Whether you're proactively monitoring your environment or reacting to symptoms, this kit helps you understand and reduce your exposure to mold.
Key Benefits
- Test up to 4 separate rooms or environments
- No specialized tools or training required - simply set plates out for 1 hour
- Optional laboratory analysis available from ImmunoLytics for genus-level identification (lab fees additional)
- Ideal for mold-sensitive individuals seeking a DIY option
- Identify hidden contamination sources like bedding, furniture, vehicles, or workspaces
- Budget-friendly testing strategy: save money by testing broadly and only sending plates of concern to the lab
- Backed by a free consultation when you submit plates for lab analysis
Directions for Use
- Place plates in the rooms you want to test and leave them undisturbed for 1 hour.
- Seal the plates and incubate at room temperature for 3-4 days.
- Examine for visible mold growth.
- For professional analysis, seal and ship plates to the ImmunoLytics Laboratory (additional lab fees apply).
- Use additional plates to retest contaminated areas or investigate other locations.
Pro Tip for Cost-Saving Testing
Order extra mold plates to broaden your testing area. Set aside 4–6 plates for retesting later. Use the initial kit to test high-priority areas, then send only the plates with the most growth in for analysis. This approach gives you maximum data with minimal cost.
Additional information
| Weight | 8 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.0 × 4.0 × 6.0 in |
FAQs
What comes in the mold test kit?
Each kit includes four gravity-settle plates, one swab, instruction sheets, lab submission forms, a foil storage envelope, and a shipping box for lab submissions. That covers testing in up to four separate rooms or areas.
How do I use the mold test kit?
Set a plate in the room you want to test and leave it undisturbed for one hour. Seal it, then incubate at room temperature for 3-4 days. Check for visible mold growth, and ship any plates that concern you to ImmunoLytics for genus identification and spore counts.
What is the tap test and how do I do it?
The tap test checks specific objects like pillows, car seats, or carpet for mold spores. Hold an open plate agar-side toward the item and tap it four times in different spots. Spores get knocked loose and settle onto the plate, so you can incubate and check for growth just like an air test.
How do gravity-settle mold plates work?
You leave a plate of nutrient agar open in a room for one hour. Mold spores drifting through the air land on the surface and, over 3-4 days of incubation, grow into visible colonies. No pumps or power needed.
Will this detect all types of mold?
It captures a wide range of airborne mold species during the one-hour exposure. Mold hidden behind walls or in areas with poor airflow may not reach the plate, though. For genus-level identification of whatever grows, you can send plates in for professional lab analysis.
How long until I see results?
You'll see visible growth on the plates within 3-4 days of incubation. If you send plates to ImmunoLytics for professional analysis, results with genus IDs and spore counts typically arrive within about a week.
Is this kit safe around kids and pets?
Yes. The plates use a natural agar medium with no chemicals involved. Keep them out of reach during the one-hour exposure and 3-4 day incubation so they don't get knocked over or opened, and avoid touching the agar surface so your results stay accurate.
How does this compare to air pump mold testing?
Gravity-settle plates don't need power, batteries, or mechanical equipment, so there's nothing to break or calibrate. Air pumps process a larger volume of air, but these plates reliably capture spores that are naturally dispersed in a room over the one-hour test window and cost a fraction of pump-based kits.
Can I test my car or office with this kit?
Absolutely. Place a plate on a car seat or dashboard, or set one on a desk in your office, for the same one-hour exposure. The kit works in any enclosed space where you suspect mold.
What if I accidentally contaminate a plate?
Toss that plate and use one of the remaining ones. The kit includes four plates partly for this reason. If you run short, extra plates are available separately on the CitriSafe site.
