How to Test for Pollen in Your Home or Office
If you are searching for how to test for pollen indoors, you’re probably already feeling allergy symptoms or noticing the signs of contamination. SimpleLab’s Pollen Vacuum Test Kit offers a simple, science-backed way to get answers, utilizing certified laboratory analysis of pollen spores collected directly from your indoor environment using a vacuum adapter.
How Do You Test for Pollen Indoors?
Testing for indoor pollen begins with a mail-to-lab test kit. SimpleLab's Pollen Vacuum Test includes everything you need to collect a single sample from a specific room or area using a standard vacuum with a hose attachment.
Key Features:
- Sampling device and instructions
- Prepaid 2-day return shipping
- Chain of custody
- Analysis by a certified lab using optical microscopy
- Digital report delivered within 10 business days
This process ensures accurate identification and quantification of pollen spores per square centimeter.
IMPORTANT: A standard household vacuum is required to perform this test.
Who Should Use a Pollen Test Kit?
This kit is ideal for individuals with seasonal allergies, asthma, or environmental sensitivities trying to confirm whether pollen is present indoors. It’s also well-suited for:
- Tenants and homeowners near agricultural or wooded areas
- Schools, offices, or healthcare facilities tracking indoor allergens
- Environmental inspection professionals
If pollen concerns are an issue:
Pollen Vacuum Test
$265.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use DIY test strips instead?
No. DIY strips are not designed to detect airborne or surface pollen spores.
What if I don’t have a vacuum?
This test requires a vacuum with a hose to collect the sample.
How long does it take to get results?
Once your sample reaches the lab, you’ll receive digital results within 10 business days.
What type of pollen is measured?
This kit identifies total pollen spores per square centimeter using EMSL’s optical microscopy method.
Questions? Contact Us
Whether you’re allergy-prone or just curious about what’s floating around your home, SimpleLab makes it easy to find out.
If you have any questions about testing with SimpleLab, reach out to our customer support team any time.
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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