For those dealing with allergies, home should be a place of relief. Unfortunately, in today’s highly insulated homes, allergens in the form of biological dust from pets, pests, plants, and mould can accumulate, causing allergy symptoms. This effect, called “dust amplification,” is common in modern airtight houses, where dust has fewer ways to escape.
LCS Laboratory Inc. provides a reliable DIY Air Sampling Kit to help homeowners and consultants evaluate allergens in residential and office environments. This kit is ideal for allergy sufferers and air quality consultants seeking to identify allergy sources and assess indoor air quality. With our expertise in chemical and biological testing, this kit provides comprehensive insights into allergen levels, helping clients make informed decisions about their living spaces.
What’s Included in the LCS Air Sampling Kit?
Each LCS Air Sampling Kit comes with:
- A detailed sampling manual,
- A high-precision air sampling pump,
- Multiple cassettes for testing two or more rooms,
- Prepaid laboratory analysis, including a certified laboratory report.
Our testing procedure, based on the ASTM D4359 standard, is refined to identify and quantify common allergens at a sensitivity of 90 particles/m³. Quick and easy to use, each room sample only takes five minutes. Once samples are collected, simply return them to our laboratory for analysis.
Tailor Your Allergen Testing Strategy
LCS Laboratory understands that allergies and sensitivities vary greatly. This kit supports multiple testing strategies to best suit individual needs:
- Identify Potential Allergens in Your Space
For those who suspect allergens in specific rooms, this option helps identify the presence of allergens and pinpoint problem areas. Collect samples from rooms you frequent and suspect to have allergen sources. The report will highlight rooms with higher allergen levels, guiding you to the source of the issue and the spread of allergens throughout the space. - Determine Your Sensitivity Threshold
If you have known allergic reactions but aren’t sure what triggers them, this strategy allows you to test your tolerance. Sample areas where you feel comfortable, moderately symptomatic, and highly symptomatic. Our analysis will correlate your reactions with allergen levels, helping you determine your sensitivity threshold. - Assess Cleaning Effectiveness
For both households and businesses, this approach measures cleaning efficiency. Take samples before and after cleaning; reduced allergen levels post-cleaning indicate the effectiveness of your cleaning practices.
High-Quality Laboratory Analysis
Once received, our analysts conduct thorough analysis using high-resolution microscopy to identify and quantify various biological particles in your samples. Your lab report will provide concentrations of bio-allergenic dust in units of particles/m3, including:
- Mould Spores: Alternaria, Ascospores, Aspergillus/Penicillium, Basidiospores, Chaetomium, Cladosporium, Curvularia, Drechslera/Bipolaris, Smuts/Myxomycetes, Stachybotrys, Ulocladium, Hyphal fragments, and more.
- Other Particulates: Pollen, plant tissue, dog and bird dander, animal hair, human hair, bird feather fibers, and insect dust.
Understanding Your Results
Your report provides valuable insights into air quality and allergen levels in your home or office. These results can be used to manage allergy symptoms, discuss air quality with healthcare providers, or certify air quality for rental properties and businesses.
Take the First Step Toward a Healthier Indoor Environment
Order your LCS Laboratory Air Sampling Kit today and gain clarity on the air you breathe. For further assistance, please reach out via our Contact Us form.
