Label the tube with the test location. (e.g. bathroom, living room…etc)

Remove the swab. DO NOT touch the swab tip or shaft.

Swab the suspected mould area in a crisscross pattern, rotating the swab as you go. Cover about 10 × 10 cm.

Put the swab back into the tube. Break the valve and squeeze all liquid into the tube.

Shake for 5 seconds.

Seal the tube and label bag with the location and date. Place it in the return mailer and send it back to us.

Label the base of the plate with the test location. (e.g. bathroom, living room…etc)

Place the plate in the area you want to test with the lid STILL ON.

Remove the lid only when the plate is in the correct sampling position. Do not touch the agar surface. Keep the strip of tape on the base.

Leave the plate exposed for at least 60 minutes. Do not touch it or pass anything over the open plate.

Once 60 minutes has elapsed, replace the lid carefully and use the tape to secure it.

Seal the plate in the zip lock bag and label the bag with location and date.