The Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI)

$275.00

The ERMI test is an industry standard that offers a highly accurate and easy-to-understand method for assessing mold presence and health risks in a home. This analysis was developed by the EPA with the sample collected by vacuuming dust from carpet. For non-carpeted spaces, select the Survey of Indoor Mold KIT (SIM).

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive Detection: This panel includes 36 mold species, with 26 linked to water intrusion events such as Stachybotrys chartarum, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus versicolor, and Penicillium chysogenum. The remaining 10 species are exterior molds that act as the outdoor control.
  • Carpeted Space Sampling: This test is specifically designed for carpeted spaces, with samples vacuumed from the carpet into a sterile dust collector (included with purchase). If your space lacks carpet, consider the SIM KIT, which tests for the same 36 mold species collected from dust on any surface.
  • ERMI Score Included: The ERMI score, which ranges from -10 to 20, provides a relative moldiness index based on the levels of mold present. A higher score indicates a higher potential for mold-related health risks.
  • User-Friendly: Receive an easy-to-understand report that clearly outlines the findings, helping you take informed action.

How to Collect an ERMI Dust Sample (video)

Kit includes all Sampling Materials, Laboratory Analysis, Instructions, Return Envelope and Free Return Shipping

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Why Go Molecular?

  • DNA Certified Results: targets mold DNA to provide species identification Flexible Framework: for identifying the location and root cause of mold contamination.
  • and quantified results with 99.99% accuracy.
  • Law: considered the gold standard by legal experts in mold litigation.
  • Storage: retest from archived samples.

Molecular Mold Kit – what to expect:

Sampling Instructions

  • Easy to follow instructions accompany the video “How to use the BIG 2 testing kit” (appropriate for all molecular mold swab sampling).
  • For the best results, sample dust accumulated within the last two weeks.

Sample Collection Materials

  • Dust Collector, Gloves, and Sterile Swab in a protective case.

Chain of Custody Form

  • This form must accompany your samples.

Project Notification

  • You will receive an email notification when your project arrives at the lab.

Detailed Report

  • Once testing and analysis are complete, a report will be delivered to your email with analysis results.

3-day Turnaround Lab Time

  • Results are reported within three business days upon sample arrival at the lab.

Report Consultation

  • Call (866)547-1727 to set up a 15-minute consultation with a mold expert.

Included Species

  • Aspergillus fumigatus, Neosartorya fischeri
  • Aspergillus ochraceus / ostianus
  • Aspergillus restrictus / caesillus / conicus
  • Aspergillus sclerotiorium
  • Aspergillus unguis
  • Aspergillus versicolor
  • Aspergillus penicillioides
  • Cladosporium sphaerospermum
  • Eurotium (Aspergillus) amstelodami / chevalieri / herbariorum / rubrum / repens
  • Penicillium purpurogenum
  • Stachybotrys chartarum
  • Aspergillus flavus / oryzae
  • Aspergillus niger / awamori / foetidus / phoenicis
  • Aspergillus sydowii
  • Aureobasidium pullulans
  • Chaetomium globosum
  • Paecilomyces variotii
  • Penicillium brevicompactum / stoloniferum
  • Penicillium corylophilum
  • Penicillium crustosum / camembertii / commune / echinulatum / solitum
  • Penicillium glabrum / lividum / purpurescens / spinulosum / thomii
  • Penicillium variabile
  • Scopulariopsis brevicaulis / fusca
  • Scopulariopsis chartarum
  • Trichoderma viride / atroviride / koningii
  • Wallemia sebi
  • Acremonium strictum
  • Alternaria alternata
  • Cladosporium cladosporioides svar. 1
  • Cladosporium cladosporioides svar. 2
  • Cladosporium herbarum
  • Aspergillus ustus
  • Epicoccum nigrum
  • Mucor amphibiorum / circinelloides / hiemalis / indicus / mucedo / racemosus / ramosissimus and Rhizopus azygosporus / homothalicus / microsporus / oligosporus / oryzae
  • Penicillium chrysogenum
  • Rhizopus stolonifer

Additional information

Weight .06 lbs
Dimensions 5 × 2.5 × 2.5 in
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