MYCOMETER – MEASUREMENTS OF FUNGI AND BACTERIA
Advanced indoor air science for understanding indoor microbiology
Mycometer A/S has been a trusted provider of fast and accurate methods for quantifying fungi and bacteria in the environment, working in close collaboration with leading indoor air quality experts. Our primary focus is the built environment, where we not only deliver reliable methodologies but also provide expert interpretation of results, supported by scientific studies and publications. Our solutions have played a key role in enabling inspectors and remediation specialists to identify and document mold and bacterial problems, as well as to verify the successful completion of remediation efforts.
The Technology
Mycometer technology is based on measuring an enzyme activity that selectively targets a specific group of organisms. Enzyme activity is measured using fluorescence technology which is highly sensitive.
When a sample is contacted with the enzyme substrate fluorescence is developed which can be measured in the fluorometer.
The technology is robust and gives very reproducible results as concluded by US-EPA*who found that the reproducibility of samples tested by different technicians using two different instruments was very good with a relative standard deviation on the mean between 1.4 and 8.7 % when different assays and conditions were used. The calculated standard deviation calculation included variability contributions from all steps including both the air sampling, the analysis, the analyst and the instrumentation.
VERIFIED TECHNOLOGY
- International Standard (ISO 16000-22:2025).
- American Standard (ASTM D8527-25).
- US-EPA verified technology.
- Used by Accredited Laboratories.
- Used for more than 25 years in hundreds of thousands mold remediation sites.
SUITABLE IN COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS
TO ANALYZE SAMPLES USING MYCOMETER ASSAYS, YOU WILL NEED:
- The Test Kit: The equipment required for all Mycometer assays.
- Test Assays: Specific test chemistry for analysis.
- Proficiency Training: A mandatory certification earned by completing one or more courses and passing an exam.
The Fluorometer
The fluorometer is an accurate and robust instrument that runs on 4 triple A batteries.
A calibration procedure (<1 minute) is performed before use. Use a black cuvette and a fluorescence standard.
THE TEST ASSAYS
There are 5 different tests that can be run with the test kit.
Quantify:
Mold on surfaces – Mycometer surface Fungi
Bacteria on surfaces – Mycometer surface Bacteria
Mold in air – Mycometer air Fungi
Total allergens in air – Mycometer air Allergen
Mold source/exposure – Mycometer air FAI*
*FAI is Fungal to Allergen Index. Measure the relative level of fungi compared to total allergens.
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