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Frequently Asked Questions
CLIENT INFORMATION
Mosser Lee
W6585 County Rd O
Millston, Wisconsin 54643
PROJECT INFORMATION
Mosser Lee
W6585 County Rd O
Millston, Wisconsin 54643
Project No.: Not Provided
Test Code 3: Direct Exam -fungal limited
Analysis Method: Internal SOP M-3
This test report contains the following sections: Cover, Snashot, FAQ and Glossary.
What does the rating system mean?
'No mold detected' = the substance on the sample you submitted did not contain a detectable level of mold. 'Minor' amounts of mold can be found in typical dust samples because mold
spores are a normal part of our air make up. 'Heavy' amounts tend to come directly from the source of the mold. For example, you saw mold growing on a piece of fruit, sent in a sample,
the lab would report a 'heavy' rating. Conversely, if you had taken a sample of dust that had settled on a tabletop, you may get a report with 'Minor' amounts of several types of mold
listed. Keep in mind there are numerous variables involved in interpreting lab results and making conclusions based solely on testing such as surface lifts is generally considered unreliable.
What do I do now?
If you receive a lab report back that lists 'heavy' levels of mold(s) with potentially adverse health effects, we usually recommend that air samples be taken. Of course each situation is
different and air samples may not be necessary in all circumstances. Air sampling will tell you if that same mold the lab detected on your surface sample is airborne.
How do I get rid of it?
Many molds are allergens and some may be toxigenic, so if you are going to disturb the mold with cleaning methods, you increase your chances of exposure to the particulate. Mold clean
up and disposal methods vary greatly from company to company. A good rule of thumb is that if the contaminated area is small and the material is non porous such as metal, it can be
cleaned by traditional methods, taking care to use personal protective equipment. Porous materials on the other hand, such as wood, textiles, or sheetrock are difficult to clean because of
the microscopic holes in the material. The root structures of the mold called hyphae/mycelia can grow down into the holes and make it hard to clean effectively. The surface will appear
clean but as soon as conditions are favorable the mold can start to grow again.
Is this the Black Mold?
Usually when a customer asks this question he/she is referring to Stachybotrys. Although Stachybotrys is black in color, so are many other types of mold. Do not discount the importance of
other types of mold listed on your report because you do not see the word(s) Stachybotrys or Black mold. For more about 'black mold' visit moldlab.com/black-mold/
Can we still live here?
There are no established ‘safe’ levels of mold, just as there are no established 'unsafe' levels of mold, and individuals have different resistances to mold.
a). Do any of the occupants fall into the susceptible group? This group includes: children, elderly, immunocompromised, and persons with respiratory disorders. Please consult your
physician if you suspect you are suffering from mold related illness.
b). Is the indoor airborne mold concentration higher than the outdoor concentration?
c). How wide spread is the contamination? i.e. is the mold enclosed inside a cabinet, or does it cover the entire wall? When in doubt, contact a professional in your area.
Why is my report "Preliminary" or "Amended"?
A Preliminary Report is a report issued prior to final approval by the Lab Director. A Preliminary Report may be issued at a client's specific request, in order to get some results to them as
soon as possible. Typically, Preliminary Reports have not gone through the QA-QC process yet. As such, Preliminary Reports are NOT final, and may not be as accurate as final reports. Don't
worry, though- as soon as the Preliminary Report goes through QA-QC, we'll send you the final, approved report (unless you request otherwise). An Amended Report is issued when some
problem with the final report has come to our attention. This may be a result of additional attention given the report by our lab, or a client may have brought the problem to our attention.
In either case, a new report with the problem corrected will be issued and labeled as an Amended Report to help you know which report is correct and current.
Submitted By: Mosser Lee | via: Priority Mail | Submittal Date: 3/1/2019 11:00:00 AM | Sample Date: | Analysis Date: 3/1/2019 | Report Date: 3/1/2019 | Lab Job No.: 19-2043 | Technician: Luis Bustillos
2501 Mayes Rd #110
Carrollton, Texas 75006
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Results apply only to samples tested. Results may not be reported or reproduced except in full without written approval of Moldlab. This report does not express or imply interpretation
of the results contained herein.
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