IAQ Consultants Launch Environmental relative mold index (ERMI) service in Singapore

What is ERMI? ERMI is the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index – the combination of EPA research, powerful PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) technology, and a new method to screen homes for mold.

  • The ERMI is an acronym for Environmental Relative Moldiness Index.
  • It was developed by scientists at the USEPA to provide a straightforward, objective, and standardized way to obtain results for indoor air quality investigations.
  • The EPA is developing an ERMI ranking system based on dust samples collected from homes across the U.S.
  • The ERMI will help predict the moldiness of homes. Homes with high ERMI values have a greater chance of having a mold problem then homes with a low ERMI.
  • 36 different fungi make up the ERMI and are designated as Group I (those found in a typical, water damaged homes) and Group II (those commonly found in all homes).  

What is MSQPCR?

  • MSQPCR is an acronym for Mold Specific Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction.
    The ERMI value is determined using the MSQPCR method in the lab.
  • It was developed by scientists at the USEPA to detect and quantify fungi associated with indoor air quality problems.
  • It’s a FAST, ACCURATE, and SENSITIVE DNA-based analytical method for identifying and quantifying molds to the species level.
  • The method looks for the presence of DNA sequences that are unique to a particular mold species. Based on recently published data from EPA researchers and the 2006 HUD American Healthy Home Survey, the test has been developed as a tool to evaluate the potential risk of indoor mold growth and associated health effects.

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Need Professional Assistance?

Please feel free to contact Mr Charn @ Tel: 6241 9443/ Hp: 9321 9321, Mr. Moshood Hp: 93225506 or email mof@iaqsg.com if you are interested in our ERMI service.