Some molds, including common water-damage species like Stachybotrys, Aspergillus, and Penicillium, release chemical toxins called mycotoxins. These can cling to dust and building materials and stick around even after the mold itself has been removed. A mycotoxin test checks settled dust or bulk material samples for specific toxins like trichothecenes, aflatoxins, and ochratoxin A. This type of testing is especially worth considering when someone in the building is experiencing health symptoms that don't line up with what a standard mold test shows.
Some molds, including common water-damage species like Stachybotrys, Aspergillus, and Penicillium, release chemical toxins called mycotoxins. These can cling to dust and building materials and stick around even after the mold itself has been removed. A mycotoxin test checks settled dust or bulk material samples for specific toxins like trichothecenes, aflatoxins, and ochratoxin A. This type of testing is especially worth considering when someone in the building is experiencing health symptoms that don't line up with what a standard mold test shows.
