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ERMI

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Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI)

DNA-based MSQPCR analysis of 36 mold species in dust samples, with quantitative results reported as SE/mg and an electronic laboratory report.

  • Sampling materials and instructions included
  • Select the laboratory turnaround time below
  • Optional Endotoxin add-on available

Laboratory processing time begins when the sample is received by Lis Biotech. Shipping/transit time is not included.

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ERMI — Environmental Relative Moldiness Index

DNA-Based Mold Analysis — 36 Species

ERMI is a DNA-based environmental mold analysis performed using mold-specific quantitative polymerase chain reaction (MSQPCR). The panel identifies and quantifies 36 mold species in submitted dust samples.

Results are reported as Spore Equivalents per milligram of dust (SE/mg). The ERMI methodology evaluates 26 Group 1 species associated with water-damaged environments and 10 Group 2 reference species.

What Is Included

  • Analysis of 36 ERMI mold species
  • MSQPCR molecular analysis
  • Quantitative results reported as SE/mg
  • Electronic laboratory report
  • Sampling materials and instructions

Sample Type

Accumulated dust collected with the supplied sampling material. Vacuum sampling is also available as an optional collection method.

Dust Quantity

Lis Biotech can accurately process samples containing as little as 1 mg of dust. For MSQPCR testing, 5 mg or more is recommended when possible.

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Same Day · 1 Day · 2 Day · 3 Day · 5 Day

Laboratory processing time begins when the sample is received by Lis Biotech. Shipping and transit time are not included in the selected laboratory turnaround time.

Important Information

ERMI is an environmental laboratory measurement based on mold DNA detected in the submitted dust sample. The selection of testing services is the responsibility of the customer or the environmental professional directing the testing. Interpretation of environmental or health significance should be discussed with an appropriately qualified professional.

Laboratory Processing Time (Timeframe for sample processing/reporting once it has been received at our offices)

Same Day (With an additional fee the sampling kit can be delivered to you next day for orders received earlier than 3:00 P.M. (CST)), 1 Day (With an additional fee the sampling kit can be delivered to you next day for orders received earlier than 3:00 P.M. (CST)), 2 Day (With an additional fee the sampling kit can be delivered to you next day for orders received earlier than 3:00 P.M. (CST)), 3 Day, 5 Day
Return Policy

For same-day or 1-day turnaround service orders cannot be canceled.
A refund of 85% of the total purchase is available for all services with a turnaround time over 2 days, only if the cancelation is received by email before 1 P.M. (CST) of the day after the customer receives the email confirmation about the sample reception by Lis Biotech. Please send the email to support@lisbt.com. For the sake and protection of Lis Biotech employees the cancelation cannot be processed by phone.
The refund request is under the customer's will and responsibility.
The refund request must be submitted in writing within 90 days after the purchase. After this time Lis Biotech can offer the same amount of money in credit (in US dollar currency) to the customer for future testing.
Please allow a minimum of 5-7 business days for the refund.
Additional courier fees are the responsibility of the customer. You may choose another method of shipment if there are any additional fees for pick up in your area.
Term

The information, literature and media provided for Lisbiotech in the website is a guidance about the services offered”. However, the selection and purchase is entirely the responsibility of the customer, for which we shall not be liable. The customer must ensure that any services or information available through this website satisfy your specific requirements
ERMI Score Considerations

"The ERMI score is a parameter designed to estimate the water damage experienced by a building. It is based on an assessment of the levels of DNA of groups of molds found to be associated with such buildings, as proposed by the work of Vesper( ) – it is calculated by firstly taking the log10 of the Spore Equivalents of each mold concentration determined from the MSqPCR analysis of the DNA found in the dust sample provided. Then the sum (A) of the logs of Group 1 (a selected set of 26 molds associated with locations where mold growth has occurred following water damage) is calculated. Similarly, the sum (B) of the logs of group 2 (a selected set of 10 reference molds commonly found in indoor locations) is calculated. The difference between these sums (A-B) is then becomes the ERMI score. This result is a relative index of the mold level present in the environment where the sample was collected as a determinant of the water damage historically suffered by the building. This index alone does not provide information about the amount or kind of mold present in the sample. However, individual mold information can be found in the ""ERMI PANEL QPCR ANALYSIS"" section of this report, where each mold concentration is expressed as SE/mg (Spore Equivalent per mg of dust)"

NB: Interpretation of the nature, conditions, pathogenicity, toxicity, or other information about mold species must be discussed in consultation with a specialist. Ref "Development of an Environmental Relative Moldiness index for US homes" Vesper S. et al, Occupational Env. Med, 49, 829 – 833.
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