
FAQ
Read the AirTrap FAQs to find out more about mould sampling, the sporecyte pump and air quality testing.
About collecting air samples
Do I need to collect an outdoor air sample?
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Do I need to collect an outdoor air sample?
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Yes, the outside sample serves as a baseline, representing the ambient air quality. This baseline reading will be taken in an area away from potential contamination sources like flower beds or gardens to avoid artificially skewing the sample. Indoor samples are then compared to this control.
Can I just sample one room?
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Can I just sample one room?
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Whilst you can just sample the air in one room, we'd recommend doing the whole home.
How do I send my cassettes to you?
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How do I send my cassettes to you?
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You can send your samples to us securely in a padded envelope.
Do I need a certification or license to collect my sample?
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Do I need a certification or license to collect my sample?
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No, the test can be run by following the IFU and instructional videos. No formal training is required.
Are elastic bands required?
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Are elastic bands required?
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No, unless using the in wall adapter to secure the sampling cassette to the pump allowing 360 degree movement.
About the Air Sampling Pumps
Is my pump compatible with AirTrap?
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Is my pump compatible with AirTrap?
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Yes, AirTrap XL has been designed to fit all 15 LPM air sampling pumps on the market.
How do I calibrate the Sporecyte pump?
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How do I calibrate the Sporecyte pump?
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For calibration, we recommend using the AirTrap Digital Flow Meter.
What is the warranty period on the Sporecyte pump?
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What is the warranty period on the Sporecyte pump?
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All pumps are provided with one year warranty.
Sampling devices are likely to collect bacteria, moulds, viral material, organic & inorganic debris, is there any focus on one?
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Sampling devices are likely to collect bacteria, moulds, viral material, organic & inorganic debris, is there any focus on one?
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The AirTrap XL, paired with the Sporecyte AI platform, detects, and identifies 90+ mould spore types, as well as 10+ Air Particulates including pollen, dander, dust, combustion particles, and skin fragments.
The primary focus is identifying mould, as this has proven an issue in the UK, leading to the introduction of Awaab’s law.
About using Airtrap XL
What is the size range of the particulates that can be collected?
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What is the size range of the particulates that can be collected?
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The AirTrap can collect particles sized 2µm to 200µm +
What differentiates AirTrap XL from other cassettes?
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What differentiates AirTrap XL from other cassettes?
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Official validation data published by the Environmental Analysis Associates (EAA) shows that concentration of particles collected by AirTrap XL is approximately 20% higher than when using Air-O-Cell cassettes.
Find the study here.
What are the standards to which the measured levels are to be compared?
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What are the standards to which the measured levels are to be compared?
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The user needs to collect one outdoor control sample as a baseline reading are then directly compared with the indoor samples. If higher levels of mould spores and air particulates are detected in the indoor rooms, then this is shown in the AI report as a quantifiable result. The report indicates the elevated levels as a risk score; None = green, Slight = orange, or Major = red.
You can see the sample report here.
Where are these benchmarks/standards?
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Where are these benchmarks/standards?
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Sporecyte have trained AI to accurately detect the mould spores and air particulates present in the collected samples. The AirTrap manual contains recommended sampling intervals.
What does the sampling data mean?
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What does the sampling data mean?
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Sampling data is the comparison between the outside samples and indoor samples tested.
What are the health effects associated with the 'contaminants'?
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What are the health effects associated with the 'contaminants'?
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Here are symptoms associated with short term mould exposure:
Allergies, Coughing, Sneezing, Wheezing, Asthma Attacks, Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose, Sinusitis, Itchy Eyes,
Hives, Headaches, Nausea, Dizziness, Fatigue, Difficulty Concentrating.
Here are symptoms associated with long term mould exposure:
Frequent Respiratory Infections, Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression, Confusion, Severe Fatigue, Weight Gain, Chemical Sensitivities (MCS/TILT), Night Terrors, Anger “Mould Rage”, Cognitive Problems, Memory Loss, Brain Fog, Hair Loss, Tinnitus.
Diagnosis closely related to chronic mould exposure:
CIRS, MTHFR Gene Mutation, Chronic Sinusitis, Lyme, Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, Sarcoidosis.
What does a good control sample look like?
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What does a good control sample look like?
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The outside sample serves as a baseline, representing the ambient air quality. This baseline reading will be taken in an area away from potential contamination sources like flower beds or gardens to avoid artificially skewing the sample. Indoor samples are then compared to this control.
AirTrap XL Mould Testing Bundle: AirTrap XL & AI Mould Report (pk. 24) + Sampling Pump (pk. 1) + In Wall Adapters (pk. 10)
AirTrap XL Mould Testing Bundle: AirTrap XL & AI Mould Report (pk. 24) + Sampling Pump (pk. 1) + In Wall Adapters (pk. 10)
£999.00
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