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Is Ermi mold test accurate?

No. The Environmental Relative Moldiness Index, or ERMI, developed by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency researchers, is a research tool and is not recommended for use except as a research tool.

How do you perform an Ermi test?

The ERMI sample is a combined sample of dust, typically taken from the living room and master bedroom. The required dust samples can be obtained by vacuuming about 2 square meters each of the bedroom and living room carpet for five minutes each. The outdoor control is integrated into the ERMI sample.

How accurate is the Ermi test?

DNA mold analysis is 99.99% accurate. Out of all the other mold testing methods, the best is 56% accurate. No other test will provide data nearly as reliable as MSQPCR, which ERMI uses.

What is an acceptable Ermi score?

An ERMI © score of – 4 means that a given home (client) is in the 25% of homes in the US that have a “low mold burden”. An ERMI © score of 0 means that a given home (client) has an “average mold burden”. An ERMI © score of 5 or higher means that a given home (client) has a “high mold burden”.

How much does an Ermi test cost?

$285
What is the price for each test? The price for the ERMI is $285, and HERTSMI is $150. If you order the kits from us, you have to pay an initial $50 non-refundable deposit plus shipping and handling fee. The kit itself is free.

What is Emma testing?

EMMA is a test that analyses the endometrial microbiome to help identify abnormalities associated with a poor reproductive prognosis. EMMA indicates the endometrial microbiome balance, providing information on the proportions of all endometrial bacteria, including those linked to higher pregnancy rates.

How much does an Ermi mold test cost?

What is the price for each test? The price for the ERMI is $285, and HERTSMI is $150. If you order the kits from us, you have to pay an initial $50 non-refundable deposit plus shipping and handling fee. The kit itself is free.

Are all Ermi tests the same?

Not really, they are just different. Analysis between the two types is another main difference with ERMI detecting DNA via polymerase chain reaction and most air samples being analyzed via the microscope. ERMI tests use a statistical formula to provide a single ERMI number.

Does Ermi test for mycotoxins?

ERMI does not test for the presence of mycotoxins.

What are the symptoms of mold toxicity?

What are the symptoms of mold toxicity?

  • Cognitive difficulties (brain fog, poor memory, anxiety)
  • Pain (especially abdominal pain, but can include muscle pain similar to fibromyalgia)
  • Unexplained weight gain or weight loss.
  • Numbness and tingling in extremities or other areas of the body.
  • Metallic taste in the mouth.

How much does Ermi testing cost?

What is an Emma and Alice test?

EMMA can determine the percentage of Lactobacillus present in the endometrium; low proportions of Lactobacillus are associated with poor reproductive outcomes. EMMA includes the ALICE test, so it indicates the possible presence of bacteria that can cause chronic endometritis, further other pathogenic bacteria.