Our laboratory offers microbiology testing services for the Indoor Air Quality and Wood Products industries. Services include fungal identification, bacterial identification, and product decay resistance characterization.

We also offer on-site consulting and analytical services through our Lincolnton, North Carolina and our Arecibo, Puerto Rico office locations.

North Carolina Microbiology Laboratory will provide you with personal attention and expert service. Homeowners, Home Inspectors, Real Estate Agents, and Lumber Mill Managers are our valued clients.

Additional Services: 

• Home Mold Consultation
• Fungal and Bacterial Identification
• E. coli/Coliform Testing
• Wood Sample Identification
• Fungicide/Product Testing          
• Mushroom Cloning/Strain Storage
• Hardwood/Softwood Mill Mold Prevention 
• On Site Analyses

Dr. Richard Giles: (828) 461-0665

How to send samples to the laboratory:

1. Call or email the laboratory. This will help us customize a report for you.

2. If a you are a new client, fill out the New Client Form.

3. Fill out a Chain of Custody form, giving the Project Name, Sample
Descriptions, and Type of Analysis needed for each sample. Indicate the Turn Around Time (date when you want the samples analyzed by) for each sample.

4. Place samples in a Ziplock Bag and ship to our laboratory address. We receive samples via US Post, DHL, UPS, or Fedex. We do not accept drop off samples.