InBio works with clients to test dust and air samples for allergen content. Our comprehensive offering includes chain of custody, sample processing, data handling and secure online accounts.

Allergen Analysis Service

Collecting Dust

For easy dust collection, add InBio’s DUSTREAM® Collector to your cart. The DUSTREAM® requires a vacuum with a hose attachment for use.

Air Sampling

InBio has developed, Apollo, a user-friendly air sampling device that is ideal for air sampling in homes, laboratories, and workplaces.

InBio has the capability to analyze most any filter type if traditional IOM pumps are preferred.

Please include a completed Analysis Request form with your dust and/or air samples.

Choose the allergens you would like to test for. The “# plex” refers to how many allergens you would like to test for. Analysis of food allergens is available as well. Environmental Allergens listed below:

Dust mite: Der p 1, Der f 1, Der p 2, Der p 23, and Blo t 5 (Der p 1 and Der f 1 are most common for testing)

Cat: Fel d 1

Dog: Can f 1

Mouse: Mus m 1

Rat: Rat n 1

Cockroach: Bla g 2

Molds: Alternaria (Alt a 1) and Aspergillus (Asp f 1)

Cannabis: Can s 3

Pollen: Birch (Bet v 1), Ragweed, (Amb a 1), Timothy Grass (Phl p 5), and Ryegrass (Lol p 1)

UPS and FedEx are the most reliable carriers. Dust samples are stable at room temperature, while air samples should be stored in the refrigerator and shipped on ice packs in an insulated container.

Ship Samples to US Lab:

InBio Environmental Analysis Laboratory

700 Harris Street

Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 984-2304

mail@inbio.com

US Analysis Request form

Ship Samples to UK Lab:

InBio
Vision Court,
Caxton Place
Cardiff CF23 8HA
United Kingdom
info@inbio.com
+44(0)2921 674 640

UK Analysis Request form

Quality by design.

InBio’s goal is to provide you with the highest level of service and support. To that end, we’re committed to producing quality analytical data for the detection and quantification of allergens in environmental, biological and food samples. InBio’s allergen analysis laboratory is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited for environmental and biological sample testing using our MARIA® assay. Our Quality Assurance program includes a Quality Assurance Manual, Standard Operating Procedures for analytical and QA/QC methods, documented analyst training, participation in inter-laboratory comparison programs, and annual internal audits and management reviews.

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