Quick Package Summary

The Extended package is Total Testing’s most popular option for homeowners who need multi-room evaluation across key areas of their home. For just $215, you can sample four separate problem spots—such as the master bathroom, kitchen sink cabinet, basement corner, and living room HVAC vent—giving you a thorough surface health overview.

Core Highlights:

• 4 Surface Swab Samples: Comprehensive multi-room coverage for key problem areas.
• Most Popular Choice: Ideal balance of coverage, convenience, and value.
• Flat-Rate Pricing: $215 flat rate with no hidden laboratory or shipping fees.
• 48 Business Hour Lab Turnaround: Rapid results after your package arrives at the laboratory.
• Complete Kit Included: Accredited microbiology analysis, package-specific PDF Chain of Custody (COC) form, and prepaid FedEx express return shipping label.
• Secure Digital Access: View clear, actionable reports in your account at total-testing-diy.com.

Remember: Test Before You Guess. Get lab-verified information across your home before scheduling an intrusive inspector or agreeing to costly repairs.

Order Extended — $215

Why the Extended Package Is Our Most Popular Option

Most moisture issues do not happen in complete isolation. High indoor humidity or lingering HVAC condensation often affects multiple areas simultaneously. The Extended package allows you to test primary suspicion points alongside a clean control room or secondary area for complete confidence.

Ideal Sampling Combinations for the Extended Package:

• Combination 1 (Basement & Bathrooms): 2 basement wall/floor spots + 1 master bath vanity + 1 guest bath shower seam.
• Combination 2 (HVAC & Living Areas): 2 main air vents/registers + 1 kitchen sink cabinet + 1 bedroom baseboard.
• Combination 3 (Post-Leak Evaluation): 2 spots around a recently repaired pipe + 2 adjacent wall or flooring areas to verify cleanliness.

What Is Included in Your $215 Package?

Total Testing provides full price transparency. Your $215 flat rate includes everything required for complete accredited testing.

Included in Your Order:

• Accredited Laboratory Microbiology Analysis: Microscopic evaluation by certified microbiologists identifying specific fungal species and spore concentrations.
• Package-Specific PDF Chain of Custody (COC) Form: Downloadable form to log all 4 sample locations clearly.
• Prepaid FedEx Express Return Shipping: Pre-addressed return label for swift transit with zero counter fees at drop-off.
• Digital Report Portal Access: Secure report viewing at total-testing-diy.com within 48 business hours of lab receipt.

Step-by-Step Testing Workflow

Sampling four areas takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish.

Step 1: Order at total-testing.com

Select the Extended Package ($215) and complete checkout at total-testing.com.

Step 2: Download Paperwork & Shipping Label

Access your email or log into total-testing-diy.com to download your package-specific PDF Chain of Custody form and unique prepaid FedEx label.

Step 3: Collect Your 4 Surface Swabs

Roll a clean unused cotton swab across each visible stain with light pressure, seal each swab in its own labeled zip bag, and record the room on your PDF COC form.

Step 4: Pack & Ship via FedEx

Place all 4 labeled swab bags and your signed PDF COC form into a shipping container, attach your prepaid FedEx label, and drop off at any official FedEx location.

Step 5: View Digital Lab Report

Receive a notification as soon as analysis is complete. Log into total-testing-diy.com to review your species breakdown, toxicity context, and action steps.

Need a closer walkthrough? See how to collect a surface mold sample.

Need a different sample count?

Package	Samples	Lab turnaround after receipt	Price
Spot Check	2	48 business hours	$189
Extended (this page)	4	48 business hours	$215
Full House	6	24 business hours	$270

See all options on the pricing page.

EPA & CDC Indoor Moisture Standards

Testing provides accurate surface data, but stopping mold long-term requires controlling indoor humidity and water leaks.

Follow Official EPA and CDC Guidelines:

• Maintain indoor relative humidity between 30% and 50% using air conditioning, dehumidifiers, and exhaust fans.
• Dry any active leaks, spills, or condensation within 24 to 48 hours to prevent fungal spore germination.
• Do not scrape, bleach, or wipe visible mold yourself. Disturbing growth can release spores into the air. Share your lab report with a qualified mold remediation professional.

See guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Official Product Screening Disclaimer

Total Testing DIY mold test kits provide preliminary surface screening through accredited laboratory microbiology analysis. DIY surface swab sampling is designed to identify mold species on accessible surfaces and is not a substitute for a comprehensive professional engineering evaluation, structural building inspection, or indoor air quality study.

If testing reveals elevated contamination across multiple rooms, or if you suspect hidden moisture inside wall cavities, Total Testing recommends consulting a licensed mold assessment professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose 4 samples instead of 2?

Four samples allow you to check multiple rooms at once or compare suspected mold spots against a clean area, providing a much clearer picture of your home’s surface health. If you only need two spots, see the Spot Check package. For six samples, see Full House.

Is return shipping included in the $215 price?

Yes. Every Extended Package includes a prepaid FedEx express return shipping label with no additional shipping or counter charges.

When does the 48-hour turnaround time start?

Turnaround starts in business hours after the accredited laboratory physically receives your shipped package. Your digital lab report is then uploaded to total-testing-diy.com within 48 business hours of lab receipt.