AdVnt launches 15 Minute Black Mold Detection Test

Jun 30 2010

AdVnt Biotechnologies, the company known for producing BioWarfare Agent Detection Devices for HAZMAT First Response Teams around the globe to help them rapidly detect such biological agents as Anthrax, Ricin and Botulinum, has just released its newest product for In-Home and Professional use. Building on the expertise gained in the international arena of BioWarfare Agent Detection, AdVnt is now applying its R&D expertise to help defend against another type of bio threat that could be growing in the walls and under the floorboards in your own home. BLACK MOLD! Now available for the first time from their website at www.advnt.org, AdVnt's exciting new "INFORMANT 15 MINUTE BLACK MOLD DETECTION TEST" is ready to be the first response in helping homeowners combat the growing problem of Black Mold with a simple-to-use hand-held mold test that can give results in 15 minutes or less.

“Informant 15 Minute Black Mold Detection Test”

The "Informant" is not a culture, settlement plate, swab collection kit, or an ATP test. Rather it is a highly accurate testing technology called immunochromatographic assay, also known as a rapid test or Hand-Held Assay (HHA). Unlike the ATP test, which detects all living cells regardless of what those cells are, the "Informant 15 Minute Black Mold Detection Test" detects only specific sub-species of Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Stachybotrys. These types of black mold are the sub-species that have been determined to be hazardous to human health and welfare.

Mold in the home of the "black" variety is a slimy dark greenish-black substance. It is most common in damp, moist areas of walls, ceilings and floors. Look for leaky pipes, leaky roofs, damp basements and crawl spaces, high humidity of over 55%, recent flooding, mildew and musty odors, allergy problems, condensation and/or rusting, wall discoloration, growth in grout and around bathroom floors. These are just a few of the signs that black mold may be present. Unfortunately, you cannot identify these species simply by sight. But with AdVnt's new "Informant 15 Minute Black Mold Detection Test" you can now identify toxic black mold quickly. Environmental testing for black mold in homes and business is critical, as it can be a serious threat to your health.

Last, but not least, the speed and accuracy of the "Informant 15 Minute Black Mold Detection Test" will make it a desirable tool for the professional in the industry. Its very fast, specific and accurate performance is due to the very special patented monoclonal antibodies that AdVnt uses to create each test. This makes the test ideal for use in the construction, remediation, real estate and insurance industries. So whether you are a home owner wanting to ensure the health and safety of your family, or a working professional who knows the importance of having an early, rapid detection capability to help with making crucial decisions when confronted with black mold issues, the Informant is ready to be put to the test.