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Resources to Mitigate Invasive Mold Infection Risks in California Hospitals and Buildings

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Category	Press Release
Publish Date	1/31/2025
Author	Paul Cochrane
Title	Resources to Mitigate Invasive Mold Infection Risks in California Hospitals and Buildings
Introduction	LA Testing offers infection control laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, air monitoring instruments, building inspection tools, and personal protective equipment to identify and mitigate exposure risks to microbial pathogens.
Huntington Beach, California, January 31, 2025 There are people, especially those with weakened immune systems that are at heightened risk of developing invasive mold infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) even advises physicians to keep invasive mold infections in mind when treating people who are sick after exposure to mold following a flood. Those at elevated risk of developing an invasive mold infection, according to the CDC, include those who: Have had a transplant, especially hematopoietic stem cell transplants Have cancer, especially hematologic cancers like leukemia and lymphoma Are undergoing cancer treatment Are taking medications that weaken the immune system, such as corticosteroids and biologics “Any time there is prolonged water damage or elevated humidity levels indoors there is a good chance that there could be a mold issue,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager of LA Testing’s Huntington Beach facility. “In fact, mold typically begins to grow within 24-48 hours of a flood or other water damaging event. It’s also important to note that the mold could be growing in places that are out of sight. This includes behind walls, floors, or in other places that could still put vulnerable people at risk.” To support infection control programs in hospitals, nursing homes, and other high-risk environments, LA Testing offers laboratory services, sampling supplies, and easy-to-use test kits to detect microbial pathogens. They also provide air monitoring instruments, building inspection tools, personal protective equipment, and other resources to help safeguard building occupants. LA Testing has even sponsored an educational video about invasive mold infections and exposure risks for immunocompromised people that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/BIZz8x_k_24 To learn more about infection control and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) testing resources, please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com, or call (800) 755-1794. For access to mold and other IEQ test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com. About LA Testing LA Testing is California’s leading laboratory for environmental and indoor air quality testing of asbestos, mold, bacteria, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash and smoke damage, particulates and other chemicals. In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the general public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA LAP LLC., AIHA ELLAP, AIHA EMLAP and AIHA IHLAP, CDC ELITE, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health and other states. LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro and San Diego.