Re: New here....need some answers re testing and where to start

July 5, 2009

Is a positive Esoterix test for allergies? I get the various tests confused.

Many may differ with this but if you get mold colonies in mold plates, it

doesn't mean you have a mold problem. It just may mean you have average amount

of mold. Did you send it off for results/analysis?

If there are areas of 'old mold', if it isn't alot, perhaps you could get your

house properly " air sealed " , so no air from inside walls, gets mixed in to room

air. If mold problem was significant, that wouldn't be enough. However if you

are living there now, it may help give you some time until you decide what the

case is.

There are certified 'air sealers' now. At least there are around here. I think

it is a new area of specialty, but energy sealers should do the same thing. It

would have side benefit of saving you energy dollars and give you a little

better air while you figure it out. If you are feeling sick though, better test

is to leave house for 2-4 weeks to see if you feel better.

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> Hello, I have a positive Esoterix blood test for several toxic molds. Mold

plate testing in my home has revealed some colonization also (I know these

aren't the best).

>

July 6, 2009

I'm not in California, so I can't recommend experts there, but you should read

the California Mold Remediation Guidelines. There is a lot of good information

and references to several good articles about the health effects.

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From: Hansen <ce_hansen@...>

Hello, I have a positive Esoterix blood test for several toxic molds. Mold

plate testing in my home has revealed some colonization also (I know these

aren't the best).

What do I do for next steps?

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