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Streptomyces Information

Streptomyces is a large genus of spore-forming Gram-positive bacteria that belongs to the Actinobacteria class. As one of the typical outdoor bacteria, it is found mostly in soil and is often involved in decomposition/degradation of organic substances. Several Streptomyces strains have been isolated from moisture-damaged building materials and are believed to thrive in damp indoor environments in association with mold growth^1-2. Streptomycetes are known to produce many secondary metabolites, antibiotics and toxins³. Several strains have been found to be associated with development of farmer's lung disease⁴ and hypersensitivity pneumonitis^5-6.

¹ Rintala et al., (2002) Lett. Appl Microbiol., 34, 439-443.
² Suihko et al., (2009) Indoor Air, 19, 268-277.
³ Dhanasekaran et al., Actinobacteria. ExLi4EvA. Feb.11, 2016.
⁴ Lacey et al., (1988) Annals of Occupatinal Hygiene, 32, 515-533.
⁵ Kapadia et al., (2007) Am. J. Clin. Pathol., 127(4), 619-624.
⁶ Kagen et al., (1981) J. Allergy Clin. Immunol., 68, 295-299.

Order and Price

Should you interested in this test, please write down the analysis code PCR 10.A on the Chain-of-Custody (COC) form and the payment form, and submit with your samples(s) to Mycometrics.

This test service can be only initiated together with a HERTSMI or an ERMI test ordered at Mycometrics.
Submitting with the HERTSMI test: additional $30* per test.
Submitting with the ERMI test: additional $15* per test.

*These are the base prices. When you choose to expedite the Streptomyces, you will need to pay extra besides your remaining balance of $105/HERTSMI or $240/ERMI.

If doing HERTSMI, the base price for the Streptomyces is $30.
3 days Expedited Turnaround Surcharge is $7.50 (25% extra)
2 days Expedited Turnaround Surcharge is $15.00 (50% extra)
Same day Expedited Turnaround Surcharge is $30.00 (100% extra)

If doing ERMI, the base price for the Streptomyces is $15.
3 days Expedited Turnaround Surcharge is $3.75 (25% extra)
2 days Expedited Turnaround Surcharge is $7.50 (50% extra)
Same day Expedited Turnaround Surcharge is $15.00 (100% extra)