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C19-1682
Susan Matsuo
05/24/19
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Sophia Hampton
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Lab Sample ID Client Sample ID Count Matrix Sampled Test
C19-1682-1 Kitchen Wall
23 Air 05/14/19 Genus ID/Count
Lily Castro, Laboratory Manager
This report is based on the review of the samples submitted by the customer to the laboratory, and is therefore qualified to the
extent that neither ImmunoLytics, nor any of its affiliates, performed the collection procedures. Further this report should not
be viewed as an analysis or comprehensive identification of all hazards that may or may not exist within the facility or
structure form and in which the samples were collected, and neither ImmunoLytics, nor any of its affiliates make any
representation concerning the condition of the facility, structure or environment therein. This report is limited to the
identification of the substances noted above that were observed or found in the samples as tested in the laboratory. Any
miscellaneous project information or footnotes will appear below. Analytical results are not corrected for method blanks or
field blanks.
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Kitchen Wall (C19-1682-1)
Organism
Count Included in count?
Alternaria
1
Candida
2
Penicillium
20
Total Colonies/Count for Sample:
23
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Introduction:
Mold is found in all environments and is a vital part of our ecosystem, serving to biodegrade waste organic matter
(old leaves, un-picked fruit, etc). There are many thousands of known mold species. Mold typically reproduces
through the use of spores, which, individually, are too small to see with the naked eye. When these spores land in
an environment containing organic material that is suitable for use as a food source (such as old bread,
cardboard, drywall, etc.) and that has a supply of at least some level of moisture (even humidity >60% in a room
may suffice), the spores begin to grow into individual colonies, which we can see visually. These colonies then
continue reproducing. This reproduction process can result in the production of a tremendous number of spores
within a colony, which can then be spread in to the air, beginning the process anew. Many molds also produce
mycotoxins (poisons) that serve as a defense mechanism to inhibit the growth of other micro-organisms in the
areas around them.
Elevated concentrations of mold spores have been known to produce allergic reactions and many other health
symptoms in those who have compromised or dysfunctional immune systems. However, there are no established
regulatory standards indicating the level of contamination at which human health is adversely affected. The
presence of mold spores does not necessarily indicate potential health affects.
Interpretation of Results:
Various mold spores have been identified. Since there are currently no regulatory defined or acceptable airborne
mold spore concentration levels, i.e. Maximum Contaminant Levels as defined by a recognized authority such as
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or the American Council of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH), the following health scale is utilized to determine potential health affects for mold susceptible
individuals.
Gravity Plate Agar Results (1 hour Exposure)
Health Effects Concern
0 to 4 total mold colonies per area (room)
Is within a normal range
5 to 8 total mold colonies per area (room)
Is cause for concern - illness is possible in individuals
who are susceptible
9 or greater total mold colonies per area (room)
Is hazardous - illness likely in individuals who are
susceptible
Adopted from Dr. Donald P. Dennis, Chronic Sinusitis: Defective T-Cells Responding to Superantigens, Treated by Reduction of Fungi in the
Nose and Air in July 2003 (Vol. 58 , No. 7), Archives of Environmental Health.
The listed health scale applies to indoor air samples only. Swab samples, tap test samples and air samples from
unoccupied areas (e.g. — attics and crawlspaces) do not fall under this health scale. Interpretation of these results
is left to the client's environmental specialist.
Listed on the next page(s) are the molds observed in the submitted samples and their associated
characteristics/toxins. A health professional should be consulted to assess potential health effects of exposed
individuals.
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Mold/Organism
Characteristics
Alternaria
Common saprobe or plant pathogen. Isolated from plant debris,
soils, foods, and textiles. Grows well on cellulose surfaces, such as
wallboard and paint, with a low level of moisture provided. Can
lead to opportunistic infections in immunocompromised and wound
patients.
Associated mycotoxins
Gliotoxin, tenuazonic acid, altenuic acid, altenariol and alternariol
monomethyl ether
Candida
Candida is a yeast and there are approximately 154 species.
Candida is the most common cause of opportunistic mycoses
worldwide. It is also a frequent colonizer of human skin and mucous
membranes and is part of the normal flora of skin, mouth, vagina,
and stool. As well as being a pathogen and a colonizer, it is found in
the environment, particularly on leaves, flowers, water, and soil.
Infections with Candida albicans, glabrato, tropicalis, and krusei
have been shown to cause disease and ultimate death in many
different patient types.
Penicillium
Penicillium is a filamentous fungi of more then 350 species that is
found widespread, particularly in soil, decaying vegetation, and the
air. Penicillium is commonly considered a contaminant but may
cause infections, particularly in immunocompromised hosts. This
fungi can produce penicillin, a molecule that is used as an
antibiotic, which kills or stops the growth of certain kinds of bacteria
inside the body. In addition to the infectious potential, Penicillium is
known to produce mycotoxins such as ochratoxin A.
Associated mycotoxins :
3-Nitropropionic Acid, 9-deacetylfumigaclavine,
C, AcT1, Aflatoxin B1, Aflatoxin B2, Aflatoxin 132a ,
Aflatoxin B3, Aflatoxin G1, Aflatoxin G2,
Aflatoxin M1, Aflatrem, Altenuic acid, Alternariol,
Aspertoxin, Austamide, Austdiol, Austin,
Austocystin A, Brevianamide A, Citreoviridin,
Citrinin, Cyclopiazonic Acid, Cytochalasin E,
Dechloronidulin, Destructin B, Echinuline,
Emestrin, Emodin/Archin/Emodol/Frandulic Acid,
Fumagillin, Fumigaclavine A, Fumigaclavine C,
Fumitremorgin A, Fumitremorgin C, Fumonisin B2,
Gliotoxin, Helvolic Acid, Islanditoxin, Kojic Acid,
Malformin C, Malformins, Maltoryzine,
Methyl-sulochrin, Neoechinuline,
O-methyl-Sterigmatocystin,
O-Methyl dihydrosterigmatocystin,
Ochratoxin A, Ochratoxin B, Ochratoxin C,
Oxalic acid, Patulin, Penicillic Acid, Penitrem,
Phthioic Acid, Pyripropene A, Restrictocin,
Rubratoxin, Rubroskyrin, Rubrosulphin, Rugulosin,
Secalonic Acid D, Sterigmatocystin, Terpeptin A,
Terpeptin B, Terreic Acid, Terretonin, Territrem A,
Tryptoquivaline A, Verruculogen, Versicolorin A,
Verruculogen Viomellein, Viopurpurin,
Viriditoxin, Xanthocillin, Xanthomegnin
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References:
1. Atlas of Clinical Fungi, 2nd Edition. G.S. de Hoog, J. Guarro, J. Gene & M.J. Figueras. Centraalbureau voor
Schimmelcultures / Unkersitat Rovira I Virgili, 2000.
2. Pictorial Atlas of Soil and Seed Fungi, Morphologies of Cultered Fungi and Key to Species, 2"d Edition.
Tsuneo Watanabe. CRC Press, 2002.
3. Medically Important Fungi, A Guide to Identification, 5t" Edition. Davise H. Larone. ASM Press, 2011.
4. Identifying Filamentous Fungi, A Clinical Laboratory Handbook, 2nd Edition. Guy St -Germain, Richard
Summerbell. Star Publishing Company, 2011.
5. Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control. Janet Macher. American Conference of Government Industrial
Hygienists, 1999.
6. EPA — The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality (http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.htm]). U.S.
EPA/Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air (6609J), Cosponsored with the Consumer
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