Diagnostic Engineering Inc., is the outpost in Alberta for Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) Inc. The microbiological team at MBL is actively directed by Dr. Jackson N. Kung’u, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. In 18 years of practicing his profession, Dr. Kung’u has analyzed thousands of mold samples from across Canada and the USA. MBL is rated proficient by AIHA for EMPAT fungal culture and fungal direct microscopic examination of air, bulk and surface samples. The Environmental Microbiology Proficiency Analytical Testing (EMPAT) Program is a voluntary performance evaluation program, administered by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), for environmental microbiology laboratories.

Mold Testing Services In Alberta

Diagnostic Engineering Inc. provides mold assessment and testing services in Alberta for individuals who are concerned about possible mold contamination. These clients have included homeowners, property mangers & landlords, restoration & construction contractors, and many others.

Mold Testing services offered By Diagnostic Engineering In Alberta

• Indoor Air Mold Testing of Residences Affected by Flooding and Water Damage: Air samples may be taken to identify the presence of hidden mold. Water damage and flooding issues that have not been remediated soon enough, or in some cases not at all, can possibly lead to mold growth in hidden areas such as drywall and insulation.


• Indoor Air Mold Testing Of Residences Involved in Marihuana Grow Operations: Mold testing services are provided to confirm that mold remediation and environmental restoration were performed properly and that acceptable conditions have been met. Testing is performed as required by the Calgary Health Region’s May, 2006 Revision of “Fungal Air Testing, Investigation and Reporting Requirements for Residential Marihuana Grow Operations”.


• Mold Assessment Services and Supplies For Contractors and Consultants: Instrument rentals and small quantities of sample media are supplied to contractors and consultants interested in performing their own mold assessments. The sample media is then taken to the microbiological laboratory for analysis and statistical interpretation.

Mold Testing Strategies Employed By Diagnostic Engineering

Residences are inspected for visible signs of mold and water damage, followed by interviews of the homeowners, to establish a guild line for the development of effective sampling strategies individual to each residence. Air samples are taken from both inside the house and outside to establish a comparison for results. Other samples may be taken if visible mold is suspected, such as bulk, tape or swab samples, to confirm mold growth and to identify the mold species present. Both the results from samples taken and statistical interpretation are provided to the client to assist them in what may possibly be further mold investigation.


If you have a mold problem click Diagnostic Engineering for contact information. Their Phone numbers are (403) 253-4856 or (403) 542-4600 (Emergency).