Frequently Asked Questions

No. The same fundamental steps apply to removing mold, regardless of species. There is no difference in remediation strategies for one mold species versus another, so determining whether mold is "species A" or "species B" generally does not change what you do next.

Instead of breaking down individual species, the InstaScope V4 delivers a "whole-area bioaerosol assessment." You can scan multiple rooms quickly to see in real time where particle concentrations differ. This can guide mitigation efforts right away — without waiting for slow or complex lab work.

Typically, no. Whether you are dealing with one mold type or another, the approach — investigate the problem, clean or remove growth, and remedy the underlying moisture issue — remains the same. Even if you're just comparing mold samples between indoor and outdoor molds, species-level detail often adds more confusion than clarity.

Mold,Speciation is mainly beneficial if a doctor or health professional diagnoses a disease connected to a particular mold species, or if there is a legal/medical reason to pinpoint that species indoors. In these particular cases — where a specific mold is known to be a factor — speciation might make sense because you are trying to match a likely source to a species you already know exists and is a problem.

The InstaScope V4 is designed to quickly assess bioaerosols in real time, across entire interior spaces, without isolating specific mold types. Knowing the exact species does not change the remediation process or the steps to resolve mold problems. Every type of mold growth should be removed, regardless of species.

While some professionals compare indoor to outdoor mold, the species-based detail often proves less helpful than broader patterns. Outdoor conditions fluctuate rapidly, and there are too many possible species to be certain of meaningful differences. In short, species-level information, which is costly to obtain for a wide area, does not often produce clear, actionable insights.