5/23/2019 Hayes Microbial - Report

#19020488

Analysis Report prepared for

Mold-Spec
PO Box 730514
Ormond Beach, FL 32173
Phone: (386) 566-5284

Ormond Realty
118 Moonstone Court
Port Orange,Florida 32129

Collected: May 21, 2019

Received: May 23, 2019
Reported: May 23, 2019

EPA Laboratory ID: VA01419 Lab ID: #188863 NVLAP Lab Code: 500096-0 DPH License: #PH-0198

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We would like to thank you for trusting Hayes Microbial for your analytical needs!
We received 4 samples by FedEx in good condition for this project on May 23rd, 2019.

The results in this analysis pertain only to this job, collected on the stated date, and should not be used in the
interpretation of any other job. This report may not be duplicated, except in full, without the written consent of Hayes
Microbial Consulting, LLC..

This laboratory bears no responsibility for sample collection activities, analytical method limitations, or your use of the
test results. Interpretation and use of test results are your responsibility. Any reference to health effects or interpretation
of mold levels is strictly the opinion of Hayes Microbial. In no event, shall Hayes Microbial or any of its employees be
liable for lost profits or any special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of these test results.

Steve Hayes, BSMT(ASCP)

Laboratory Director
Hayes Microbial Consulting, LLC.

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Ormond Realty
Hayes Microbial - Report
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Mold-Spec
PO Box 730514 118 Moonstone Court
Ormond Beach, FL 32173 Port Orange,Florida 32129 Spore Trap
(386) 566-5284 SOP - HMC#101

Sample Number 1 2967920 2 2967918 3 2967423 4 2967416

Sample Name Kitchen Living Room Master Bedroom Outside
Sample Volume 75.00 liter 75.00 liter 75.00 liter 75.00 liter
Reporting Limit 13 spores/m³ 13 spores/m³ 13 spores/m³ 13 spores/m³
Background 2 2 2 2
Fragments ND ND ND 27/m³

Organism Raw Count Count / m3 % of Total Raw Count Count / m3 % of Total Raw Count Count / m3 % of Total Raw Count Count / m3 % of Total
Alternaria
Ascospores 3 40 75.0% 1 13 50.0% 1 13 100.0% 8 107 66.7%
Aspergillus|Penicillium 1 13 8.3%
Basidiospores 1 13 25.0% 3 40 25.0%
Bipolaris|Drechslera
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia 1 13 50.0%
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Memnoniella
Myxomycetes
Pithomyces
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Ulocladium

Total 4 53 100% 2 26 100% 1 13 100% 12 160 100%

Water Damage Indicator Common Allergen Slightly Higher than Baseline Significantly Higher than Baseline Ratio Abnormality

Collected:May 21, 2019 Received: May 23, 2019 Reported: May 23, 2019
Project Analyst: Date: Reviewed By: Date:
Ramesh Poluri, PhD 05 - 23 - 2019 Steve Hayes, BSMT 05 - 23 - 2019

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Hayes Microbial - Report
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Mold-Spec
PO Box 730514 118 Moonstone Court
Ormond Beach, FL 32173 Port Orange,Florida 32129 Spore Trap Information
(386) 566-5284

Reporting Limit The Reporting Limit is the lowest number of spores that can be detected based on the total volume of the sample collected and the percentage of the slide
that is counted. At Hayes Microbial, 100% of the slide is read so the LOD is based solely on the total volume. Raw spore counts that exceed 500 spores will
be estimated.

Blanks Results have not been corrected for field or laboratory blanks.

Background The Background is the amount of debris that is present in the sample. This debris consists of skin cells, dirt, dust, pollen, drywall dust and other organic and
non-organic matter. As the background density increases, the likelihood of spores, especially small spores such as those of Aspergillus and Penicillium may
be obscured. The background is rated on a scale of 1 to 5 and each level is determined as follows:

NBD: No background detected due to possible pump or cassette malfunction. Recollect sample. (Field Blanks will display NBD)
1 : <5% of field occluded. No spores will be uncountable.
2 : 5-25% of field occluded.
3 : 25-75% of field occluded.
4 : 75-90% of field occluded.
5 : >90% of field occluded. Suggested recollection of sample.

Fragments Fragments are small pieces of fungal mycelium or spores. They are not identifiable as to type and when present in very large numbers, may indicate the
presence of mold amplification.

Control Comparisons There are no national standards for the numbers of fungal spores that may be present in the indoor environment. As a general rule and guideline that is
widely accepted in the indoor air quality field, the numbers and types of spores that are present in the indoor environment should not exceed those that are
present outdoors at any given time. There will always be some mold spores present in "normal" indoor environments. The purpose of sampling and counting
spores is to help determine whether an abnormal condition exists within the indoor environment and if it does, to help pinpoint the area of contamination.
Spore counts should not be used as the sole determining factor of mold contamination. There are many factors that can cause anomalies in the comparison
of indoor and outdoor samples due to the dynamic nature of both of those environments.

Blue: These molds are commonly seen in conditions of prolonged water intrusion and usually indicate a problem.
Water Damage Indicator
Green: Although all molds are potential allergens, these are the most common allergens that may be found indoors.
Common Allergen
Orange: The spore count is slightly higher than the outside count and may or may not indicate a source of contamination.
Slightly Higher than Baseline
Red: The spore count is significantly higher than the baseline count and probably indicates a source of contamination.
Significantly Higher than Baseline
Violet: The types of spores found indoors should be similar to the ones that were identified in the baseline sample. Significant increases (more than 25%) in
Ratio Abnormality the ratio of a particular spore type may indicate the presence of abnormal levels of mold, even if the total number of spores of that type is lower in the indoor
environment than it was outdoors.

Color Coding Fungi that are present in indoor samples at levels lower than 200 per cubic meter are not color coded on the report, unless they are one of the water damage
indicators.

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Hayes Microbial - Report
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Mold-Spec
PO Box 730514 118 Moonstone Court
Ormond Beach, FL 32173 Port Orange,Florida 32129 Organism Descriptions
(386) 566-5284

Ascospores Habitat: A large group consisting of more than 3000 species of fungi. Common plant pathogens and outdoor numbers become very high following
rain. Most of the genera are indistinguishable by spore trap analysis and are combined on the report.
Effects: Health affects are poorly studied, but many are likely to be allergenic.

Aspergillus|Penicillium Habitat: The most common fungi isolated from the environment. Very common in soil and on decaying plant material. Are able to grow well indoors on
a wide variety of substrates.
Effects: This group contains common allergens and many can cause hypersensitivity pneumonitis. They may cause extrinsic asthma, and many are
opportunistic pathogens. Many species produce mycotoxins which may be associated with disease in humans and other animals. Toxin
production is dependent on the species, the food source, competition with other organisms, and other environmental conditions.

Basidiospores Habitat: A common group of Fungi that includes the mushrooms and bracket fungi. They are saprophytes and plant pathogens. In wet conditions they
can cause structural damage to buildings.
Effects: Common allergens and are also associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

Curvularia Habitat: They exist in soil and plant debris, and are plant pathogens.
Effects: They are allergenic and a common cause of allergic fungal sinusitis. An occasional cause of human infection, including keratitis, sinusitis,
onychomycosis, mycetoma, pneumonia, endocarditis and desseminated infection, primarily in the immunocompromised.

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