
FAST, AFFORDABLE, AND ACCURATE MYCOTOXIN TESTING FOR CONSUMERS AND IAQ
PROFESSIONALS
Determining the presence and toxicity of mycotoxins requires
sophisticated equipment and training that is beyond the scope and ability
of the majority of the available mold testing labs. We are the first to
provide a simple procedure for mycotoxin testing for IAQ professionals
and concerned consumers that may be impacted by the presence of mycotoxins
in their environment. Our lab has over twenty years experience in testing
for the food and agricultural industries on a national and international
basis.
What are Mycotoxins?
Health professionals and Scientists have learned that
molds can produce byproducts, called mycotoxins, that can be considered
poisonous to humans. Until now there has not been an easy method to make
the distinction between the molds producing poisonous byproducts and other,
less harmful molds.
Mycotoxins are resistant to environmental factors
such as heat and pH changes. If mycotoxins are ingested, they produce
a variety of signs and symptoms depending upon the type of mycotoxin consumed,
the health status of the individual, age, the diet of the individual and
the dosage of the mycotoxin. Other routes of exposure such as inhalation
and skin contact may occur resulting in disease in exposed individuals.
Direct effects of mycotoxins can result in acute disease where severe
conditions of disease occurs with death as a possible end result. Other
important but less obvious conditions may occur such as rashes, necrotic
lesions of the skin, bleeding, growth retardation, impaired immunity,
reduced resistance to other disease agents and chronic effects such as
the development of tumors. Inhalation exposure of mycotoxins occurs but
the effects are not as well-delineated due to other factors potentially
involved in the resulting disease condition.
Identifying Mycotoxins in the home or workplace
Determining the presence of mycotoxins
requires sophisticated equipment and training. Mycotoxin Testing Lab.com
is the first to provide a simple procedure for submission of samples for
mycotoxin testing for IAQ professionals and concerned consumers that may
be impacted by the presence of mycotoxins in their environment. Our lab
has over twenty years experience in testing both nationally and internationally
for mycotoxins.
We offer the most comprehensive testing available:
18 specific tests are performed on your samples, and results are e-mailed
to you within 10 days. Faster testing is available for additional charges
(see the testing page for details).
Mycotoxins are a proven health hazard. The presence
of mycotoxins in your school, home or office can cause serious health
problems. Mycotoxins in the work or school environment can result in lawsuits,
lost productivity, and serious cleanup expenses. Protect yourself, your
employees or family with fast and affordable mycotoxin testing. Know the
real mycotoxin with which you are dealing.
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