Mycology & Taxonomic Identification

Biological Health Services is unique in that we offer clients full laboratory identification of mould samples where this is possible. Mycology is a term used to describe the scientific study of mould or fungi. It is similar but different to microbiology since microbiologists mainly deal with unicellular organisms (bacteria), while mould/fungi are biologically significantly more complex.

What is that fungus? It’s a lot more than just: green, black, yellow, white, orange, fuzzy or cottony!!! Is it toxic? Is it common? Is it rare? Are there spores present?

We offer answers to these questions:

Trained mycologist that is capable of professionally identifying mould and spores
Over 25 years experience
PhD qualified scientist
Experienced in all aspects of microbiology, mycology and aerobiology
Well equipped P2 lab facilities
Competent at identifying ‘unknowns’ to Genus and Species level if practicable
Competent at identifying spores to Genus and Species level (where possible) in tape-lift or air-o-cell cassettes (spore traps)
Uses traditional Petri plate agar media for differentiation of fungi, bacteria and yeasts
Uses spore traps or tape lifts for differentiation of fungi, bacteria, dusts, skin cells, pollen and yeasts
Uses other biochemical tests as required
Uses genomic testing as required
Uses microscopy and image-analysis as appropriate
Results returned in written format that is fully referenced to Industry Standards and Guidelines

Send us an email or call to discuss your requirements or have your samples analysed.

Costs:

$99 + gst per plate/swab/sample (viable culture) + identification + validation of colony forming units and/or expression in colony forming units per plate (CFU) and Colonies per Cubic Metre of Air (m³)
$99 + gst per tape-lift sample or Zefon air-o-cell cassette or Versa Trap (non-viable culture) + identification + validation of spores per cm³
DIY testing kits available from the ‘store’ on this site or from mould.net.au