10 Molds and 50 Mycotoxins Evaluated

(EMMA) is for Clinically Significant Mold and Mycotoxins

Understanding EMMA: Your Solution for Mold and Mycotoxin Detection

Why Mold and Mycotoxin Detection Matters

Indoor air quality is a significant health concern, often overlooked until symptoms demand our attention. Molds and mycotoxins can lurk in our homes or workplaces, leading to a range of health issues from allergies to more severe chronic conditions. The Environmental Mold and Mycotoxin Assessment (EMMA) provides a comprehensive approach to detecting these hidden dangers and safeguarding your health by identifying the most harmful molds and mycotoxins.

Molds and Mycotoxins We Test For

The EMMA test is specifically designed to identify ten of the most relevant mold species and fifty dangerous mycotoxins using innovative technology:

• Mold Species: Includes Aspergillus flavus, known for producing aflatoxin which is linked to liver cancer; Stachybotrys chartarum, notorious for its severe toxicity and association with sick building syndrome; among others.
• Mycotoxins: Our test covers a broad-spectrum including Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2), highly toxic compounds that can affect liver function and immune system response, and Ochratoxins, which are potent neurotoxins.

How EMMA Stands Above the Rest

Utilizing Molecular Detection through MSQPCR and advanced LC/MS/MS technologies, EMMA offers unparalleled specificity and sensitivity in mold and mycotoxin detection. This comprehensive approach ensures that our testing is not only accurate but also superior to other market offerings, providing a detailed profile of indoor environmental health.

Cutting-Edge Science You Can Trust

By applying Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology, EMMA offers a comprehensive view of microbial inhabitants in your environment without the limitations of traditional methods. This advanced sequencing provides a detailed analysis of genetic material, allowing us to detect and quantify a wide array of microorganisms with precision.

Stay Informed and Safe

To keep our clients informed, we regularly update our content with the latest findings and advancements in the field of microbiology and indoor air quality testing. This commitment ensures that our clients always have access to the most current and relevant information.

Do not wait for symptoms to tell you there is a problem. Contact Indoor Environmental Systems Inc. today to schedule your EMMA test and take the first step towards a healthier indoor environment. Visit our website or reach out directly through our contact page to learn more about custom microbiota and IAQ testing for your home or office.

EMMA Mold and Mycotoxin Assessment

Molds Tested	Mycotoxins Detected
1. Aspergillus flavus	1. Aflatoxin B1
2. Aspergillus fumigatus	2. Aflatoxin B2
3. Aspergillus niger	3. Aflatoxin G1
4. Aspergillus ochraceus	4. Aflatoxin G2
5. Aspergillus penicillioides	5. Ochratoxin A
6. Aspergillus versicolor	6. Ochratoxin B
7. Chaetomium globosum	7. Ochratoxin C
8. Cladosporium sphaerospermum	8. Sterigmatocystin
9. Penicillium brevicompactum	9. Citrinin
10. Stachybotrys chartarum	10. Mycophenolic Acid

Mycotoxins Tested

11. Diacetoxyscirpenol	12. Fusarenon X
13. Nivalenol	14. T-2 Toxin
15. HT-2 Toxin	16. Neosolaniol
17. Satratoxin G	18. Satratoxin H
19. Isosatratoxin F	20. Roridin A
21. Roridin E	22. Roridin H
23. Roridin L-2	24. Verrucarin A
25. Verrucarin J	26. Enniatin A
27. Enniatin A1	28. Enniatin B
29. Enniatin B1	30. Beauvericin
31. Patulin	32. Gliotoxin
33. Cyclopiazonic Acid	34. Viomellein
35. Verruculogen	36. Roquefortine C
37. Chrysogine	38. Emodin
39. Physcion	40. Questin
41. Questinol	42. Ochratoxin α
43. 3-Nitropropionic Acid	44. Zearalenone
45. Zearalenol	46. Alternariol
47. Alternariol monomethyl ether	48. Tentoxin
49. Mycophenolic acid	50. Fumonisin B1, B2, B3

Most Harmful Mycotoxins and Associated Health Concerns

Mycotoxin	Associated Health Concerns
Aflatoxin B1	Highly carcinogenic; linked to liver cancer, immune suppression, and growth impairment.
Ochratoxin A	Causes kidney damage and possibly cancer; linked to urinary tract tumors and immunosuppression.
Trichothecenes	Includes Satratoxin G and T-2 Toxin; causes severe irritation to skin and mucous membranes, immune suppression, and organ damage.
Fumonisins	Linked to esophageal cancer and neural tube defects in infants; causes liver and kidney damage.
Zearalenone	Mimics estrogen leading to reproductive disturbances, infertility, and has carcinogenic properties.
Sterigmatocystin	Potentially carcinogenic; causes liver and kidney damage similar to aflatoxins.
Patulin	Toxic to the immune system and possibly carcinogenic; associated with inflammation and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract.
Citrinin	Renal toxin which can cause kidney failure; often co-occurs with Ochratoxin A, enhancing its toxicity.
Ergot alkaloids	Causes ergotism, which can lead to gangrene, hallucinations, and convulsions.
Gliotoxin	Immunosuppressive; strongly associated with exacerbation of lung infections in individuals with compromised immune systems.

This table is not exhaustive but highlights key mycotoxins that are crucial to monitor due to their significant health risks. Each entry in this table has been selected based on the severity of health issues they can cause, underscoring the importance of comprehensive mycotoxin testing in indoor environments like homes and workplaces.

Experience & Trust.

IES is Provides air quality services in the United States and internationally and specializes in analyzing samples to determine the presence of mold, bacteria, and other microorganisms (including ERMI, HERTSMI-2, Actino, Mycotoxins, Endotoxins, etc.).

IES collaborates with environmental and medical experts who make crucial decisions about the indoor environment that have an impact on the health of our communities. We employ research and innovation to produce reliable data that people can rely on and to develop time and resource-saving solutions.

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

By the application of NGS, we can study how you interact with the microbial co-inhabitants without being limited by the methodological constraints we have been subjected to in the past. NGS will allow us to determine and quantify the fullest spectrum of the microbiota in your environment.

Sequencing is the process of determining the precise order of nucleotides within the genome. It includes various methods or technologies that are used to determine the order of the four nucleotides in the DNA strand. The advent of rapid DNA sequencing methods has accelerated biological and medical research and discovery.

IAQ Testing

In addition to microbiota testing, we can evaluate a variety of indoor air quality contaminants and offer real-time remote monitoring with our indoor air quality monitors.

AI Collaboration

Working with AI we generate reports in which we cross-reference symptoms with environmental findings to help patients and doctors find the root cause of complex chronic illnesses.

Contact us for custom microbiota and IAQ testing within your home, office, or transportation environment.

For further information and to book your test, visit Indoor Environmental Systems Inc.