4. Fungi/Allergens FAI test Mycometer

Service Description

Fungal to Allergen Index or FAI is a tool developed to assist the visual (and odor) assessment of buildings. It is based on air sampling, and the primary objective is to give an indication of the presence of a fungal source (fungal or mold growth). In addition, it gives you the potential exposure level of both fungi and total allergens. In all rooms there is an accumulation of dust. In the dust there are particles from many organic as well as inorganic sources. The organic particles typically found in the dust are pollen, skin cells/dander from humans and pets, dust mites, fungi, insect parts and more. Many of these particles contains allergens, which are typically enzymes. How is it performed? Two air samples are taken simultaneously side by side. Sampling time is 10 minutes with a flowrate ≥ 10 lpm. through both filters. One sample is analyzed for the total level of allergens (pollen, dust mites, fungi, pet dander, insects etc.). The other sample is analyzed for the level of fungi. Results and interpretation Analyzing the content of the two filters gives not two but three results. The level of Fungi, the level of total allergens and the FAI value.