About Us
Advanced indoor air science for understanding indoor microbiology
For more than 25 years, Mycometer A/S has been a trusted provider of fast and accurate methods for quantifying fungi and bacteria in the environment, working in close collaboration with leading indoor air quality experts. Our primary focus is the built environment, where we not only deliver reliable methodologies but also provide expert interpretation of results, supported by scientific studies and publications. Our solutions have played a key role in enabling inspectors and remediation specialists to identify and document mold and bacterial problems, as well as to verify the successful completion of remediation efforts.
What does the name Mycometer mean?
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“Myco” comes from the Greek word mykes and means fungus or mold.
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“Meter” comes from the Greek word métron and means to measure or a measure.
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Mycometer therefore essentially means “measurement of mold” or a “fungal measuring device.”
Mycometer was founded in 1998 by Dr. Morten Reeslev and Dr. Morten Miller as a spin-off from a research group at the University of Copenhagen.
Our first product, the Mycometer® test for measuring mold biomass on surfaces, was launched in 1999.
The Bactiquant® water test for quantifying bacteria in water and other liquids, as well as Bactiquant® surface (now Mycometer® surface Bacteria) for quantifying bacteria on surfaces, was introduced in 2007.
In 2007, a subsidiary, Mycometer Inc., was established in Tampa, Florida, USA.
In 2009, the Mycometer air test was introduced to determine fungal content in air samples (spores, hyphal fragments, and microfragments).
The microbial assessment methods were verified by the US EPA under the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program.
In 2020, the former company Mycometer A/S was divided into two independent companies.
The mold detection method is now recognized as the international standard ISO 16000-22:2025 as well as the American standard ASTM D8527-25.
