ERMI PLUS (ENVIRONMENTAL RELATIVE MOULDINESS INDEX) - DUST ANALYSIS FOR MOULD SPECIES INCLUDING FREE HERTSMI 2

The ERMI (Environmental Relative Mouldiness Index) is our most popular and widely recognized mould testing product. Designed for comprehensive indoor air quality assessment, the ERMI identifies 26 potentially toxigenic moulds and 10 common environmental species by analyzing settled dust in your home or workplace.

Unlike air sampling, the ERMI test provides a historical exposure assessment, as dust serves as a long-term marker of mould contamination. This test is ideal for homeowners, renters, and professionals seeking a thorough hazard evaluation of their indoor environment.

Additionally, the ERMI includes a free HERTSMI-2 assessment, which focuses on five specific mould species known to be of particular concern for individuals suffering from Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and mould-related illnesses.

Species - As listed below:

Water Damage Moulds: Aspergillus Flavus/Oryzae, Aspergillus Fumigatus, Aspergillus Niger, Aspergillus Ochraceus, Aspergillus Penicilliodes, Aspergillus Restrictus, Aspergillus Sclerotiorum, Aspergillus Sydowii, Aspergillus Unguis, Aspergillus Versicolor, Aureobasidium Pullulans, Chaetomium Globosum, Cladosporium Sphaerospermum, Eurotium (Asp) Amstelodami, Paecilomyces Variotii, Penicillium Variotii, Penicillium Brevicompactum, Penicillium Corylophilum, Penicillium Crustosum, Penicillium Purpurogenum, Penicillium Spinulosum, Penicillium Variabile, Scopulariopsis Brevicaulis/Fusca, Scopulariopsis Chartarum, Strachybotrys Chartarum, Trichoderma Viride, Wallemia Sebi

Common Indoor Moulds: Alternia Alternata, Acremonium Strictum, Aspergillus Ustus, Cladosporium Cladosporoides1, Cladosporium Cladosporoides2, Cladosporium Herbarum, Epicoccum Nigrum, Mucor Amphibiorum, Penicillium Chrysogenum, Rhizopus Stolonifer

HERTSMI-2: Aspergillus Penicillioides, Aspergillus Versicolor, Chaetomium Globosum, Strachybotrys Chartarum, Wallemia Sebi

• Swiffer (for taking the dust sample)
• Ziplock bag
• Instructions for the test, Gloves, and a Chain of Custody (which needs to be completed for our Laboratories)

• Our recommendation is 1 swiffer per affected room if you need to identify a specific room in the house. However, if you only want to determine the presence of mould, a sample can be taken from across multiple rooms.

On receipt of your sample, Mould Lab will send it on to the necessary lab via FEDEX Express Delivery (1-3 business days).

Once your sample is with the lab, you have the option of a 1 or 3 day turn around.