MBL - Mold and Bacteria Testing and Identification


Is Your Family's Health Affected by Toxic Mold in Your Home?

For Your Peace Of Mind, Get Some Samples Tested To Know For Sure


There's been a lot of news about black mold and its effects on our health in the past few years. But black mold isn't the only toxic mold that can affect your family's health.
Not Every Mold Is Harmful To Our Health!

But to be sure, send samples for mold testing today! Download our Order form

Samples can be sent from anywhere in the USA and Canada.

Are you or a member of your family suffering from mold allergy symptoms or other mold-related illnesses? Molds such as Stachybotrys, Aspergillus and Penicillium are associated with adverse health effects. Others like Alternaria and Cladosporium are well-known allergens that can trigger allergic reactions such as hay fever and even asthma.

Mold Symptoms

If you or your family are experiencing any of these symptoms when they are in the house, you might consider investigating for mold:

  • runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, watery eyes
  • skin rash or itching
  • flu-like symptoms
  • asthma attacks
  • constant headaches
  • memory problems
  • mood changes
  • aches and pains
  • possible fever
  • and rarely, pneumonia.

Who is most at risk of mold exposure?

Everyone is at risk. However, the elderly, young children, the sick, and those with a history of asthma are at higher risk of suffering from mold related illnesses. So if you find mold in your home, it's important for everyone's health that it's removed right away.

Avoid These Common Mistakes

  • Thinking an ordinary dust mask and gloves provides enough protection
  • Thinking you can use bleach to get rid of mold
  • Thinking you can paint over mold to get rid of it
  • Disturbing the mold and releasing mold spores into the air
Bathroom mold

If You Have Mold in Your Home, Don't panic! We Can Help!


The good news is that not all black molds that occur indoors can affect your health, but even a small amount of mold growing in your home should be identified. Current Canadian mold guidelines advise building occupants to clean-up and/or remove visible mold growth. You can control mold growth by eliminating or reducing moisture in your home.

Caution: If you have a large amount of hazardous mold present (over 10 square feet), please call a professional. Trying to remove large amounts of hazardous mold without specialized protection equipment and expertise in handling hazardous material can result in heavy exposure to toxic mold spores, which may cause you or your family to become ill.

How do you know if the mold is hazardous? Simply send samples to our lab for testing.

A simple, inexpensive lab test can save you money and protect your family's health


For $80.00 per sample, you'll know whether the mold growing in your home is hazardous to your health or whether it's harmless. You'll know the mold in your home will be properly and correctly analyzed because our mold testing laboratory is headed by someone with a PhD degree in microbiology who has worked in this field for over 20 years.

Within 2-5 business days (after we receive the samples), we'll send you an easy-to-understand laboratory report:
  • identifying the mold from your sample,
  • explaining any known health problems associated with the mold,
  • and providing you with information on how to remove it safely.


How to Take Samples for Mold Testing Using Ordinary Household Tape

No special mold testing kit is required! You can use clear scotch tape. It's inexpensive, easy to use and works just like taking a fingerprint.
Tapelift sample

Follow These Simple Instructions
  • Download and print our easy-to-use order form.
  • Wear some gloves.
  • Use approximately 2-3 inches of clear scotch tape.
  • Hold tape at one end and place sticky side down onto the surface with visible mold growth and press gently.
  • Remove tape and stick it onto a ziplock bag (Do not fold the tape).
  • Number each tape and identify the sites sampled. For example:
    • Tape 1: Basement, east wall.
    • Tape 2: Windowsill, master bedroom.
    • Tape 3: Ceiling tile, kitchen.
  • Enclose samples in an envelope or bag.

(NOTE: More than one mold type may be present. If several sites show visible mold growth, it is advisable to take more than one sample.)


Mold on Insulation  Mold on Wallpaper
Other Suitable Samples For Mold Testing

Pieces of wallpaper, drywall, wood, carpet and insulation material can also be sent for mold testing.

How To Send the Samples

Download our Order form, print it and fill in the information required about the samples and submit the completed form along with your samples and your payment of $80.00 per sample. You can pay by cheque, money order or Visa or MasterCard. Please indicate your payment method on our form, and provide credit card information if it's your payment choice. Please make your cheque or money order payable to Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories. If you can't print the Order form, you can just submit the samples together with the following information:
Download our
Order form

Samples can be sent from anywhere in the USA and Canada.

  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone
  • Fax (if available)
  • Email address
  • The date the sample was collected
  • Payment details (for credit card payment, include expiry date)


Samples can be sent from anywhere in the USA or Canada to:

Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) Inc.
1020 Brevik Place, Unit 1A
Mississauga, ON  L4W 4N7
Canada
(Attn: Lab Manager)


Don't delay. Left unattended, mold continues to grow. Send us your samples today!

Make sure you know what type of mold is in your home. Make sure you know whether it's hazardous to your health or not, and make sure you know exactly how to remove it. It's easy, it's affordable and it will give you peace of mind.

Download our easy-to-use Order form today. It includes information you need to send together with the samples. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the lab directly at 905-290-9101 or use our LiveHelp feature (when online)!

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