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Household Mold/Fungi Screening
Mold and fungi could be affecting your indoor air quality, and most home test kits can't tell you which species are actually there. I built this test using the same DNA sequencing methods I use to identify fungi in soil and orchard samples — so instead of a vague "mold present / not present" result, you get a precise species-level ID and a report you can actually act on.
How it works
1. I send you a sampling kit with [X] swabs and a return mailer.
2. Wipe dust-collecting surfaces around your home with the swabs.
3. Mail the swabs back to me.
4. I personally process and read every sample, then send your results by email — usually within [X business days].
Who's reading your sample
My name’s Dietrich, I’m a molecular ecologist and geneticist with over a decade of experience using DNA sequencing to identify fungi, from a wide range of environments including soils in farm fields, forests, from skin microbiome samples, and home dust samples. I do each analysis and write the report myself. If something in your results needs a closer look, I'm the person you'll hear from.
What you get
- Precise genomics based identification of every fungus detected — not just "mold present"
- Callouts on species known to produce mycotoxins
- Management recommendations based on what's actually in your home
- Direct, personal follow-up by email if you have questions about your results — no extra charge
A couple of things worth knowing before you order
No home is completely free of fungi, and everyone reacts differently. This test is sensitive enough to detect fungi if they're present — but finding fungi doesn't automatically mean you have a problem. We live surrounded by mold and fungi every day, and in some contexts (forests, for instance) that's actually a good thing.
That said, some species release mycotoxins and are more likely to cause symptoms in sensitive people. I flag those specifically in your report. If you're dealing with allergies, this test is also useful for narrowing down the list of likely triggers ahead of allergy testing.
One limitation worth being upfront about: this test doesn't measure spore density, which can change day-to-day. The goal is to identify everything present so we can catch potential triggers — not to give a single point-in-time spore count.
This is an environmental screening tool, not a medical diagnosis. If you have health symptoms you're concerned about, please also talk to a doctor — I'm glad to help you interpret your results alongside that conversation.
Why this instead of a drugstore kit or a full inspection?
Drugstore kits typically tell you mold is present without telling you what kind — and that distinction matters, since some species are far more concerning than others. A professional inspection can run $300–$1,000+, and you may not get ongoing access to the person who actually analyzed your sample. With this test, you get lab-grade species identification and direct access to me if you have questions, often at a fraction of an inspector's cost.
FAQ
How long does it take to get results?
Results typically arrive within 10-15 business days of us receiving your samples.
What's included in the kit?
2 swabs, sampling instructions, and a postage-paid mailer.
Do I need to pay for return shipping?
No. The kit includes prepaid mailer to return the sample in.
What if you find something concerning?
I'll flag any mycotoxin-producing species clearly in your report, and you're welcome to email me directly to talk through what it means and what to do next.
Is this a medical test?
No — this identifies fungi in your environment. It's not a substitute for medical testing or diagnosis. If you have health concerns, talk to your doctor; I'm happy to help you understand your results in the meantime.
Mold and fungi could be affecting your indoor air quality, and most home test kits can't tell you which species are actually there. I built this test using the same DNA sequencing methods I use to identify fungi in soil and orchard samples — so instead of a vague "mold present / not present" result, you get a precise species-level ID and a report you can actually act on.
How it works
1. I send you a sampling kit with [X] swabs and a return mailer.
2. Wipe dust-collecting surfaces around your home with the swabs.
3. Mail the swabs back to me.
4. I personally process and read every sample, then send your results by email — usually within [X business days].
Who's reading your sample
My name’s Dietrich, I’m a molecular ecologist and geneticist with over a decade of experience using DNA sequencing to identify fungi, from a wide range of environments including soils in farm fields, forests, from skin microbiome samples, and home dust samples. I do each analysis and write the report myself. If something in your results needs a closer look, I'm the person you'll hear from.
What you get
- Precise genomics based identification of every fungus detected — not just "mold present"
- Callouts on species known to produce mycotoxins
- Management recommendations based on what's actually in your home
- Direct, personal follow-up by email if you have questions about your results — no extra charge
A couple of things worth knowing before you order
No home is completely free of fungi, and everyone reacts differently. This test is sensitive enough to detect fungi if they're present — but finding fungi doesn't automatically mean you have a problem. We live surrounded by mold and fungi every day, and in some contexts (forests, for instance) that's actually a good thing.
That said, some species release mycotoxins and are more likely to cause symptoms in sensitive people. I flag those specifically in your report. If you're dealing with allergies, this test is also useful for narrowing down the list of likely triggers ahead of allergy testing.
One limitation worth being upfront about: this test doesn't measure spore density, which can change day-to-day. The goal is to identify everything present so we can catch potential triggers — not to give a single point-in-time spore count.
This is an environmental screening tool, not a medical diagnosis. If you have health symptoms you're concerned about, please also talk to a doctor — I'm glad to help you interpret your results alongside that conversation.
Why this instead of a drugstore kit or a full inspection?
Drugstore kits typically tell you mold is present without telling you what kind — and that distinction matters, since some species are far more concerning than others. A professional inspection can run $300–$1,000+, and you may not get ongoing access to the person who actually analyzed your sample. With this test, you get lab-grade species identification and direct access to me if you have questions, often at a fraction of an inspector's cost.
FAQ
How long does it take to get results?
Results typically arrive within 10-15 business days of us receiving your samples.
What's included in the kit?
2 swabs, sampling instructions, and a postage-paid mailer.
Do I need to pay for return shipping?
No. The kit includes prepaid mailer to return the sample in.
What if you find something concerning?
I'll flag any mycotoxin-producing species clearly in your report, and you're welcome to email me directly to talk through what it means and what to do next.
Is this a medical test?
No — this identifies fungi in your environment. It's not a substitute for medical testing or diagnosis. If you have health concerns, talk to your doctor; I'm happy to help you understand your results in the meantime.