Certified Lab Testing for Cat Allergens in Dust
Cat allergens often linger in dust long after a pet has been present. This lab-based kit gives you an easy, reliable way to measure allergen levels at home. SimpleLab’s Cat Allergen Test provides certified laboratory analysis of dust collected with a standard vacuum hose attachment.
How Do You Test for Cat Allergens?
Testing is done using a simple mail-to-lab kit. First collect a dust sample with your own vacuum, send it in with the included prepaid return shipping, and receive a digital report back from a certified lab. The analysis uses the sensitive and specific Multiplex Array for Indoor Allergens (MARIA) method to measure cat allergen (Felis domesticus) in micrograms per gram of dust.
Key Features:
- Tests for cat allergen (Felis domesticus)
- Allergen-specific method: MARIA (Multiplex Array for Indoor Allergens)
- Sensitive, with low method detection limit of 0.012 µg/g
- All materials included for sampling
- Prepaid 2-day return shipping
- Chain of custody included
- Digital report from certified lab in 10 business days
IMPORTANT: You will need a standard household vacuum to perform this test.
Who Is This Test Right For?
This kit is designed for anyone who needs accurate measurement of cat allergens in indoor dust. Ideal for landlords, building managers, or anyone else seeking reliable data to ensure a comfortable indoor environment.
Cat Allergen Test
$287.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a DIY strip or disk test instead?
No. Over-the-counter kits and strips are not reliable for allergen detection. Only certified lab methods like MARIA provide accurate, quantitative results.
How long does the process take?
Shipping to the lab takes 2 days, and certified testing is completed within 10 business days.
Do I need special equipment?
No, just a standard vacuum with a hose is required for sample collection. All other materials are included in the kit.
What will my results look like?
You’ll receive a digital lab report showing measured allergen levels in terms of µg/g of dust, with chain-of-custody documentation.
Questions? Contact Us
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The SimpleLab Standard
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Proven Reliability: SimpleLab partners with North America's leading analytical institutions—including Eurofins, Pace Analytical, SGS, and Microbac—each with their own rigorous quality control protocols to ensure top-tier accuracy. Our certified labs are located across all 50 states, making logistics a breeze.
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Simplified Sampling: Every kit includes professional-grade materials, clear instructions, automated chain of custody, and free return shipping— making accurate testing effortless.
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Seamless Experience: We combine human support with automated logistics to help make complex lab analyses accessible to all. From our user interface to our lab reports, we ensure a time-saving, frustration-free process.
In her role as the Senior Research Scientist at SimpleLab, Samantha leverages her expertise in water chemistry and engineering to ensure that all SimpleLab and Tap Score products and communications are held to the highest scientific standards. Samantha has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in environmental engineering and five years of laboratory research experience in environmental analytical chemistry. In her free time, Samantha can be found out running trails, sitting in a coffee shop or hanging out with her dogs.
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