Literature Building
Mold Sampling Report
University of California, San Diego
Prepared By:
Aurora Industrial Hygiene
San Diego, CA
Date: April 6, 2009
Prepared By:
Karen G. Shockley, CIH #6766
TABLE OF CONTENTS
USE OF THIS REPORT ............................................................................................................................................. 3 1.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 2.0 Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 3 3.0 Observations..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Table 1. Room Observations .............................................................................................................................. 4 4.0 Mold Sampling Methodology.......................................................................................................................... 5 Total Spore Air Samples............................................................................................................................................ 6 Viable Air Samples .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Moisture Readings ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 5.0 Laboratory Results for Mold Sampling ......................................................................................................... 7 Table 2. Indoor and Outdoor Total Spore Air Sampling Results – March 5, 2009 ...................................... 8 Table 3. Indoor and Outdoor Viable Spore Air Sampling Results – March 5, 2009 .................................... 9 Table 4. Indoor Total Spore Air Sampling Results – 4th Floor ..................................................................... 10 Table 5. Indoor Total Spore Air Sampling Results – 3rd Floor ..................................................................... 11 Table 6. Indoor Total Spore Air Sampling Results – 2nd & 1st Floors .......................................................... 12 Table 7. Indoor Total Spore Air Sampling Results – 1st Floor...................................................................... 13 Table 8. Outdoor Total Spore Air Sampling Results – March 10 and 12, 2009 .......................................... 14 6.0 Mold Discussion ............................................................................................................................................. 15 7.0 Limitations ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 Appendix One – Photographs ................................................................................................................................... 17 Appendix Two – Site Diagrams ................................................................................................................................ 27 Appendix Three – Laboratory Reports of Analysis and Chains of Custody ........................................................ 31 Literature Building
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USE OF THIS REPORT
This report is intended to provide an understanding of the potential hazards that the property
evaluated in this report may pose to human health due to airborne mold. This report is based
primarily upon data and information obtained during a three site visits by Aurora Industrial
Hygiene, Inc. (Aurora) to the property identified herein on March 5, 10, and 12, 2009 and is
based solely upon the condition of the property on the dates of such assessments.
Aurora has performed the work, made the findings, and proposed recommendations described in
this report in accordance with generally accepted industrial hygiene and environmental science
practices for mold in effect at the time the work was performed. This warrantee stands in lieu of
all other warranties, expressed or implied. While this report can be used as a guide by the client,
it must be understood that changing circumstances in the environment and in property usage can
alter radically the conclusions and information contained in this report.
1.0
Introduction
This report documents the findings from mold sampling conducted by Aurora in the Literature
Building (#627) on the UCSD La Jolla Campus in San Diego, California. The purposes of the
survey were to visually assess the condition of the rooms sampled for signs of water damage or
intrusion, and to conduct sampling to indicate whether mold was compromising the indoor air
quality in selected rooms throughout all four floors of the building.
The survey was limited to a list of rooms provided by UCSD personnel. Per the scope of work
as outlined by UCSD, the remainder of the Literature Building was not assessed.
In the course of completing this inspection, Aurora met with Steve Benedict and Sarah Meyer,
UCSD Environment, Health and Safety Department; and Nancy Ho-Wu and Nancy Daly,
Literature Department.
Karen Shockley and Rick Shockley visited the site on March 5, 2009. Rick Shockley returned to
the site on March 10 and 12, 2009 to complete the inspection and collect samples. All work was
completed under the supervision of Certified Industrial Hygienist Karen Shockley (CIH #6766).
2.0
Executive Summary
Aurora was provided a list of rooms by UCSD. In each room, Aurora conducted a visual
assessment and air sampling for mold. Moisture measurements were conducted if there was a
visual indication of water intrusion and randomly of carpet and drywall walls in some of the
rooms that were assessed.
Air samples for total mold spores and viable mold spores were collected in the building and
outdoors. The outdoor air samples were collected to provide an indication of background levels
of airborne mold in the area. Surface tape lift samples for mold were not collected because no
visible suspect mold was observed by Mr. Shockley.
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Air sample results indicated that the airborne mold spores indoors were comparable to the
outdoor/background sample locations. Results did not indicate any degradation of the air
quality from mold. Moisture readings were all in the “safe/dry” range.
3.0
Observations
Aurora conducted a visual assessment of the rooms on the list provided by UCSD. Aurora
conducted moisture measurements if there was a visual indication of water intrusion and
randomly of carpet and drywall walls in some of the rooms that were assessed. The visual
assessment included looking above drop ceiling tiles only if stained tiles were noted. The
following table indicates the number of operable windows, whether they were opened or closed
during the assessment, and any other notable observations found by Mr. Shockley.
Surface tape lift samples for mold were not collected because visible suspect mold was not
observed by Mr. Shockley.
Table 1. Room Observations
Room #
Number of Operable Window –
Closed or Open
454
453
452
451
448
None
1 – Slightly open
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
445
1 – Open
443
438
434
431
427
425
1 – Closed
1 – Open
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
410
None
New office space
354
353
349
348
346
None
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
Sink in the room
341
1 – Slightly open
337
None
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Other Comments
Office is dusty
Could be a dog routinely in room, photo on shelf and
bowl on floor
Office is messy, dog food in room
Tea cup and honey on a table
Not used, pretty empty
Office is messy, stain on carpet and wall near door
appear to be from coffee
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Room #
Number of Operable Window –
Closed or Open
336
333
332
329
328
326
324
310
None
1 – Open
1 – Open
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
None
254
None
251
242
240
223
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Slightly open
None
210
None
110
116
117
123
124
128
129
130
133
134
137
138
155
139
140
141
150
None
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
Double door – Closed
Double door – Open
2 Double doors – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
1 – Closed
4.0
Other Comments
Recent remodel (18 months), sink/kitchenette in area
Sink in room, water staining on ceiling tile above sink
but everything looked dry above it
Fan on desk turned off prior to sampling
There is a kitchen area with microwave and there was a
food odor during sampling
Dirty on top of filing cabinets
Computer server room
Sink in room
Refrigerator and microwave in room
Mold Sampling Methodology
On March 5, 2009 Mr. Shockley collected air samples from ten sample locations, eight inside the
building (two on each floor) and two outside of the building. On March 10, 2009 Mr. Shockley
collected air samples from 45 sample locations, 42 inside the building (several on each floor) and
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three outside of the building. On March 12, 2009 Mr. Shockley collected air samples from two
sample locations, one inside room 242, which was inaccessible on March 10, 2009, and one
outside of the building. The outdoor air samples were collected to provide an indication of
background levels of airborne mold in the area. At each of the sample locations on March 5, one
air sample was collected to assess total airborne spores and one was collected to assess viable
airborne spores. On March 10 and 12, only air sampling for total mold spores was conducted.
Surface tape lift samples for mold were not collected because visible suspect mold was not
observed by Mr. Shockley. Moisture measurements were collected randomly of carpet and
drywall walls in some of the rooms that were assessed and all of the readings were in the
“Safe/Dry” range.
Total Spore Air Samples
Air-O-Cell spore trap 37-mm cassettes are used to assess total spores. A sampling pump
calibrated to a flow rate of 15 liters per minute draws a known volume of air over a sampling
period of up to five (5) minutes. Once collected, the sample is submitted to a microbial
laboratory where a small glass slide is removed from the cassette for direct examination.
Viable Air Samples
Air sampling for viable airborne mold spores and bacteria is performed using the Aerotech A-6
Single Stage Microbial Sampler, through which a known volume of air is collected and recorded.
A sampling pump calibrated to a flow rate of 28.3 liters per minute is used to draw air through
the A-6 sampling device. Within the A-6 sampling device is a petri dish that contains a
laboratory prepared agar gel. Airborne particulates are deposited onto the agar gel. The sample
is then sealed and submitted to a microbial laboratory where it is incubated in a controlled
environment for 7-14 days. The petri dish samples are then assessed for viable mold and/or
bacteria colonies, and reported in colony forming units, or CFUs.
All of the collected mold samples were assigned a unique sample identification number, placed
in sealed containers, labeled, and hand-delivered by Aurora Industrial Hygiene personnel to
EMLab P&K Laboratory (EMLab), located at 9089 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite 106, San
Diego, CA 92123. EMLab is accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association for
microbiological analyses.
Moisture Readings
Moisture readings were collected using a Protometer penetrating moisture meter. In wood, the
instrument measures the material’s actual percent moisture content (%H2O). When testing
material other than wood, the meter measures the wood moisture equivalent (WME) value of the
material. WME is the moisture level that would be attained by a piece of wood in equilibrium
with the material being tested. As the critical moisture levels for wood are known, WME
measurements enable the moisture meter user to establish if materials are in a safe air dry,
borderline or damp condition.
<18% (Green Zone)
The material is in a Safe Dry condition, moisture related problems of decay/deterioration should
not occur.
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18 – 20% (Yellow Zone)
The material is in a Borderline condition, decay/deterioration may occur under certain conditions.
>20% (Red Zone)
The material is in a Wet condition, decay/deterioration is inevitable in time unless the moisture
level of the material is reduced.
5.0
Laboratory Results for Mold Sampling
Tables 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 summarize the laboratory results for mold air sampling. Photographs
of some of the sample locations are included in Appendix One, a sample location diagram is
included in Appendix Two and laboratory reports of analysis are included in Appendix Three.
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Table 2. Indoor and Outdoor Total Spore Air Sampling Results – March 5, 2009
Sample Identification
Fungi
Alternaria
Ascospores
Basidiospores
Cladosporium
Other brown
Penicillium/
Aspergillus types
Pithomyces
Rusts
Smuts, Periconia,
Myxomycetes
0305-01A
Outdoors,
West of
Building
0305-02A
Room 134
0305-03A
Room 110
0305-04A
Room 223
0305-05A
Room 254
0305-06A
Room 310
0305-07A
Room 349
0305-08A
Room 427
0305-09A
Room 438
0305-10A
Outdoors,
South of
Building
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
53
13
53
13
13
13
53
110
80
93
53
13
13
53
13
13
53
13
13
13
53
160
13
27
53
13
13
13
27
13
13
Background Debris1
1+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
1+
Sample
Volume(liters)
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
Spores/ m3
250
120
13
120
80
80
13
250
40
170
Ulocladium
1
Background debris is an indication of the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the slide (dust in the air) and is graded from 1+ to 4+ with 4+
indicating the largest amounts. To evaluate dust levels it is important to account for differences in sample volume. This background material is also an indication of
visibility for the analyst and resultant difficulty reading the slide. For example, high background debris may obscure the small spores such as Penicillium/
Aspergillus group. Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and may actually be higher than reported.
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Table 3. Indoor and Outdoor Viable Spore Air Sampling Results – March 5, 2009
Sample
Identification
0305-01B
Outdoors,
West of
Building
0305-02B
Room 134
0305-03B
Room 110
0305-04B
Room 223
0305-05B
Room 254
0305-06B
Room 310
0305-07B
Room 349
0305-08B
Room 427
0305-09B
Room 438
0305-10B
Outdoors,
South of
Building
Fungi
CFU2/m3
CFU/m3
CFU/m3
CFU/m3
CFU/m3
CFU/m3
CFU/m3
CFU/m3
CFU/m3
CFU/m3
12
Aureobasidium
Cladosporium
47
24
Non-sporulating
fungi
Penicillium
24
Yeasts
12
Sample
Volume(liters)
CFU/ m3
2
12
82
12
12
12
24
24
130
12
24
12
12
59
84.9
84.9
84.9
84.9
84.9
84.9
84.9
84.9
84.9
84.9
82
24
24
120
12
<12
<12
35
59
190
CFU = colony forming units
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Table 4. Indoor Total Spore Air Sampling Results – 4th Floor
Sample Identification
0310-02
Room
454
0310-03
Room
453
0310-04
Room
452
0310-05
Room
451
0310-06
Room
448
0310-07
Room
445
0310-08
Room
443
0310-09
Room
434
0310-10
Room
431
0310-11
Room
425
0310-12
Room
410
Fungi
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
13
27
53
53
40
110
13
110
53
Alternaria
Ascospores
Basidiospores
Cladosporium
Other brown
Penicillium/
Aspergillus types
Pithomyces
Rusts
13
53
53
13
53
53
27
53
53
53
13
Smuts, Periconia,
Myxomycetes
13
Ulocladium
Background
Debris3
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
Sample
Volume(liters)
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
Spores/ m3
53
120
67
80
53
80
200
<13
110
160
<13
3
Background debris is an indication of the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the slide (dust in the air) and is graded from 1+ to 4+ with 4+
indicating the largest amounts. To evaluate dust levels it is important to account for differences in sample volume. This background material is also an indication of
visibility for the analyst and resultant difficulty reading the slide. For example, high background debris may obscure the small spores such as Penicillium/
Aspergillus group. Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and may actually be higher than reported.
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Table 5. Indoor Total Spore Air Sampling Results – 3rd Floor
Sample
Identification
0310-13
Room
354
0310-14
Room
353
0310-15
Room
348
0310-16
Room
346
0310-17
Room
341
0310-18
Room
337
0310-19
Room
336
0310-20
Room
333
0310-21
Room
332
0310-22
Room
329
0310-23
Room
328
0310-24
Room
326
0310-25
Room
324
Fungi
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Alternaria
Basidiospores
Bipolaris/
Drechlera
group
Cladosporium
Other brown
Penicillium/
Aspergillus
types
Rusts
Smuts,
Periconia,
Myxomycetes
Stachybotrys
Torula
Trichocladium
Background
Debris4
Sample
Volume
(liters)
Spores/ m3
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
53
53
27
160
13
53
53
27
53
13
27
53
13
13
27
13
13
13
13
13
2+
2+
2+
3+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
3+
2+
2+
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
27
93
130
190
110
27
13
27
67
27
80
13
13
4
Background debris is an indication of the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the slide (dust in the air) and is graded from 1+ to 4+ with 4+
indicating the largest amounts. To evaluate dust levels it is important to account for differences in sample volume. This background material is also an indication of
visibility for the analyst and resultant difficulty reading the slide. For example, high background debris may obscure the small spores such as Penicillium/
Aspergillus group. Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and may actually be higher than reported.
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Table 6. Indoor Total Spore Air Sampling Results – 2nd & 1st Floors
Sample Identification
0310-26
Room
251
0310-27
Room
240
0312-01
Room
242
0310-28
Room
210
0310-30
Room
116
0310-31
Room
117
0310-32
Room
123
0310-33
Room
124
0310-34
Room
128
Fungi
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Alternaria
Ascospores
Basidiospores
13
40
80
13
Bipolaris/ Drechlera group
Cladosporium
Epicoccum
Other brown
Penicillium/ Aspergillus
types
Rusts
Smuts, Periconia,
Myxomycetes
53
110
320
53
13
110
160
13
13
53
13
13
110
53
110
53
53
13
13
13
Background Debris5
2+
3+
3+
2+
3+
2+
3+
2+
2+
Sample Volume(liters)
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
Spores/ m3
110
320
350
110
230
53
190
67
67
Ulocladium
5
Background debris is an indication of the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the slide (dust in the air) and is graded from 1+ to 4+ with 4+
indicating the largest amounts. To evaluate dust levels it is important to account for differences in sample volume. This background material is also an indication of
visibility for the analyst and resultant difficulty reading the slide. For example, high background debris may obscure the small spores such as Penicillium/
Aspergillus group. Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and may actually be higher than reported.
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Table 7. Indoor Total Spore Air Sampling Results – 1st Floor
Sample Identification
0310-35
Room
129
0310-36
Room
130
0310-37
Room
133
0310-38
Room
137
0310-39
Room
138
0310-40
Room
155
0310-41
Room
139
0310-42
Room
140
0310-43
Room
141
0310-44
Room
150
Fungi
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
13
13
Alternaria
Ascospores
Basidiospores
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Other brown
Penicillium/ Aspergillus
types
Rusts
13
53
13
53
13
53
Smuts, Periconia,
Myxomycetes
53
53
53
13
13
13
13
13
53
53
13
Ulocladium
Background Debris6
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
2+
3+
2+
2+
Sample Volume(liters)
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
Spores/ m3
<13
67
110
130
27
13
67
130
<13
27
6
Background debris is an indication of the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the slide (dust in the air) and is graded from 1+ to 4+ with 4+
indicating the largest amounts. To evaluate dust levels it is important to account for differences in sample volume. This background material is also an indication of
visibility for the analyst and resultant difficulty reading the slide. For example, high background debris may obscure the small spores such as Penicillium/
Aspergillus group. Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and may actually be higher than reported.
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Table 8. Outdoor Total Spore Air Sampling Results – March 10 and 12, 2009
Sample Identification
Fungi
Alternaria
Ascospores
Basidiospores
0310-01
Outdoors,
East of
building
0310-29
Outdoors,
West of
building
0310-45
Outdoors,
South of
building
0312-02
Outdoors,
South of
building
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
Spores/m3
13
53
93
40
67
110
53
160
53
Bipolaris/ Drechlera group
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Other brown
Penicillium/ Aspergillus
types
27
450
53
Pithomyces
Rusts
Smuts, Periconia,
Myxomycetes
Stachybotrys
Torula
Trichocladium
Ulocladium
7
Background Debris7
2+
2+
2+
1+
Sample Volume(liters)
75
75
75
75
Spores/ m3
160
640
250
120
Background debris is an indication of the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the slide (dust in
the air) and is graded from 1+ to 4+ with 4+ indicating the largest amounts. To evaluate dust levels it is important to
account for differences in sample volume. This background material is also an indication of visibility for the analyst
and resultant difficulty reading the slide. For example, high background debris may obscure the small spores such
as Penicillium/ Aspergillus group. Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal
counts and may actually be higher than reported.
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6.0
Mold Discussion
No regulatory standards exist for air or surface mold spores. High variability in mold spore
concentrations will exist in different geographic locations, seasons, local weather patterns, and
on a diurnal basis. The following basic guide provided by ETA Laboratories was used as a
reference.
Typical Indoor Mold Spore Concentration Ranges
Description
Spores /m3
"Clean" building
Less than 2,000
Less than 700
Less than 500
Predominant Types
Total for all spore types
Penicillium, Aspergillus
"Outdoor spores": alternaria,
ascospores, basidiospores,
cladosporium
Possible Indoor Amplification
1,000 - 5,000
Penicillium, Aspergillus,
Cladosporium
Indoor amplification present
5,000 - 10,000
Penicillium, Aspergillus,
Cladosporium
Chronic Indoor Amplification
10,000 6,000,000
Penicillium, Aspergillus,
Cladosporium, Stachybotrys,
Basidiospores
As a general rule, indoor fungal problems are usually indicated when a significant difference is
demonstrated between indoor and outdoor airborne spore concentrations or types of spore genera
or species.
Mold spores concentrations indoors were comparable to outdoor samples and results did
not indicate an indoor amplification of mold.
Surface tape lift samples for mold were not collected because visible suspect mold was not
observed by Mr. Shockley. Moisture measurements were collected randomly of carpet and
drywall walls in some of the rooms that were inspected and all of the readings were in the
“Safe/Dry” range.
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7.0
Limitations
The data and observations collected during the course of this assessment have been gathered to
provide the Client with information pertaining to the areas of the subject property identified in
this report. Although Aurora believes that the findings and conclusions provided in this report
are reasonable, the assessment is limited to the conditions observed and to the information
available at the time of the work. Due to the nature of the work, there is a possibility that there
may exist conditions which could not be identified within the scope of the assessment or which
were not apparent at the time of our site work. The assessment is also limited to information
available from the client at the time it was conducted. It is also possible that the testing methods
employed at the time of the report may later be superceded by other methods. Aurora does not
accept responsibility for changes in the state of the art.
Aurora does not guarantee that all mold contaminated areas in the subject property were
recognized during our evaluation. This report is limited to the samples taken and locations
sampled. Additional sampling may be needed to further identify other pollutants or other mold
contaminated areas at the subject property. Microbial growth may occur if sources of moisture
are not remediated.
We hope that this information is helpful. Please feel free to contact us at (619) 276-5901 if you
have any questions.
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Appendix One – Photographs
Interstate 805
Interstate 5
Photo One – Satellite photo. The dashed box is around the section of the UCSD La Jolla Campus that includes the
Literature Building.
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Genesee Avenue
Interstate 5
Photo Two – Another satellite photo. The red arrow indicates the Literature Building.
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Sample location west
of the building
Sample location east
of the building
Sample location south
of the building
Photo Three – Close-up photo of the Literature Building. The locations of the outdoor samples are indicated.
Literature Building
University of California, San Diego
Page 19
April 2009
Photo Four – Outdoor sample location east of the building.
Photo Five – Outdoor sample location south of the building.
Literature Building
University of California, San Diego
Page 20
April 2009
Photo Six – Outdoor sample location west of the building.
Photo Seven – Samples 0305-09A and 09B collected in room 438. The red arrow points towards a water dish and
cup of dog food found in the room.
Literature Building
University of California, San Diego
Page 21
April 2009
Photo Eight – Sample 0310-08 collected in room 434. The red arrow points to the tea cup and honey on the table.
Photo Nine – Samples 0305-06A and 06B collected in room 310.
Literature Building
University of California, San Diego
Page 22
April 2009
Photo Ten – Sample 0310-17 collected in room 341.
Photo Eleven – Staining on carpet and wall in room 341 that appear to be from coffee.
Literature Building
University of California, San Diego
Page 23
April 2009
Photo Twelve – Samples 0305-05A and 05B collected in room 254.
Photo Thirteen – Staining on ceiling tile in room 254, everything looked dry above the stain.
Literature Building
University of California, San Diego
Page 24
April 2009
Photo Fourteen – Sample 0310-28 collected in room 210.
Photo Fifteen – Samples 0305-02A and 02B collected in room 134.
Literature Building
University of California, San Diego
Page 25
April 2009
Photo Sixteen – Sample 0310-32 collected in room 123.
Literature Building
University of California, San Diego
Page 26
April 2009
Appendix Two – Site Diagrams
DIAGRAM NOT TO SCALE
0310-30
0310-33
0305-03
0310-31
0310-29
0305-01
0310-32
0310-01
0310-34
0310-40
0305-02
0310-35
0310-41
0310-37
0310-36
0310-44
0310-38
0310-39
0310-42
0310-45
0305-10
0310-43
0312-02
Literature Building
University of California, San Diego
Page 27
April 2009
0310-28
0305-04
0305-05
0310-26
0310-27
0312-01
Literature Building
University of California, San Diego
Page 28
April 2009
0310-25
0305-06
0310-24
0310-19
0310-13
0310-14
0310-22
0310-20
0310-23
0310-21
0310-18
0305-07
0310-17
0310-15
0310-16
Literature Building
University of California, San Diego
Page 29
April 2009
0310-12
0310-11
0305-08
0310-02
0310-09
0310-03
0310-04
0310-10
0305-09
0310-05
0310-06
0310-08
0310-07
Literature Building
University of California, San Diego
Page 30
April 2009
Appendix Three – Laboratory Reports of Analysis and Chains of Custody
Literature Building
University of California, San Diego
Page 31
April 2009
EMLab P&K
Report for:
Ms. Karen Shockley
Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
1094 Cudahy Place
Suite 120
San Diego, CA 92110
Regarding:
Project: UCSD-Literature Building
EML ID: 519266
Approved by:
Dates of Analysis:
Culturable air fungi (Incl. Asp spp.): 03-12-2009
Spore trap analysis: 03-09-2009
Lab Manager
Malcolm Moody
Project SOPs: Culturable air fungi (Incl. Asp spp.) (I100002), Spore trap analysis (I100000)
This coversheet is included with your report in order to comply with AIHA and ISO accreditation requirements.
For clarity, we report the number of significant digits as calculated; but, due to the nature of this type of biological data, the number of significant
digits that is used for interpretation should generally be one or two. All samples were received in acceptable condition unless noted in the Report
Comments portion in the body of the report. Due to the nature of the analyses performed, field blank corrections of results is not a standard
practice. The results relate only to the items tested.
EMLab P&K ("the Company") shall have no liability to the client or the client's customer with respect to decisions or recommendations made,
actions taken or courses of conduct implemented by either the client or the client's customer as a result of or based upon the Test Results. In no
event shall the Company be liable to the client with respect to the Test Results except for the Company's own willful misconduct or gross
negligence nor shall the Company be liable for incidental or consequential damages or lost profits or revenues to the fullest extent such liability
may be disclaimed by law, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages, lost profits or lost revenues. In no event shall
the Company's liability with respect to the Test Results exceed the amount paid to the Company by the client therefor.
Document Number: 200091 - Revision Number: 5
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-05-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-05-2009
Date of Report: 03-09-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Building
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
0305-01A:
Outdoors, near
main
entrance
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
0305-02A:
Room 134
0305-03A:
Room 110
0305-04A:
Room 223
None
None
None
None
2298722-1
2298723-1
2298724-1
2298725-1
raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
3
80
4
93
1
13
1
53
1
53
1
13
1
13
1
13
2
27
1
13
1
13
1
53
1
13
1
53
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
1+
2+
2+
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
75
75
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
250
120
13
120
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 519266, Page 1 of 3
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-05-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-05-2009
Date of Report: 03-09-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Building
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
0305-05A:
Room 254
0305-06A:
Room 310
0305-07A:
Room 349
0305-08A:
Room 427
None
None
None
None
2298726-1
2298727-1
2298728-1
2298729-1
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
1
13
1
53
1
13
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
1
53
1
13
1
1
13
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
2+
2+
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
75
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
80
13
80
3
160
1
13
1
53
1
1
13
13
2+
75
13
250
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 519266, Page 2 of 3
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-05-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-05-2009
Date of Report: 03-09-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Building
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
raw ct.
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
1
2
0305-09A:
Room 428
0305-10A:
Outdoors, near south end of bldg
None
None
2298730-1
2298731-1
spores/m3
13
raw ct.
spores/m3
1
13
1
53
2
110
27
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
1+
75
40
170
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 519266, Page 3 of 3
EMLab P&K
1150 Bayhill Drive, Suite 100, San Bruno, CA 94066
(866) 888-6653 Fax (650) 829-5852 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-05-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-05-2009
Date of Report: 03-12-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Building
CULTURABLE AIR FUNGI REPORT
Location:
0305-01B:
Outdoors, near
main
entrance
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
Acremonium
Alternaria
Aspergillus flavus
Aspergillus fumigatus
Aspergillus nidulans
Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus ochraceus
Aspergillus versicolor
Aureobasidium
Basidiomycetes
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Non-sporulating fungi
Paecilomyces
Penicillium
Phoma
Rhizopus
Stachybotrys chartarum
Ulocladium
Yeasts
Positive Hole
Sample volume (liters)
0305-03B:
Room 110
0305-04B:
Room 223
None
None
None
None
2298712-1
2298713-1
2298714-1
2298715-1
raw ct.
cfu*/m3
raw ct.
cfu*/m3
raw ct.
cfu*/m3
raw ct.
cfu*/m3
4
47
2
24
1
12
7
82
1
12
1
12
2
24
2
24
1
12
400
84.9
§ TOTAL CFU*/M3
* cfu = colony forming units
Comments:
0305-02B:
Room 134
400
84.9
82
400
84.9
24
400
84.9
24
120
Positive hole correction chart used for all calculations
Note: Interpretation is left to the company and/or persons who conducted the field work. Variation is an inherent part of biological sampling.
The presence or absence of a few genera in small numbers should not be considered abnormal.
NORMAL SPORE LEVELS: Indoor spore levels usually average 30 to 80% of the outdoor spore level at the time of sampling, with the same
general distribution of spore types. Filtered air, air-conditioned air, or air remote from outside sources may average 5 to 15% of the outside air
at the time of sampling. (These percentages are guidelines, only. A major factor is the accessibility of outdoor air. A residence with open doors
and windows and heavy foot traffic may average 95% of the outdoor level while high rise office buildings with little air exchange may average
2%. Dusty interiors may exceed 100% of the outdoors to some degree, but will still mirror the outdoor distribution of spore types.)
PROBLEM INTERIORS: A substantial increase of one or two spore types which are inconsistent with and non-reflective of the outside
distribution of spore types is usually indicative of an indoor reservoir of mold growth.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total CFU/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 519266, Page 1 of 3
EMLab P&K
1150 Bayhill Drive, Suite 100, San Bruno, CA 94066
(866) 888-6653 Fax (650) 829-5852 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-05-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-05-2009
Date of Report: 03-12-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Building
CULTURABLE AIR FUNGI REPORT
Location:
0305-05B:
Room 254
0305-06B:
Room 310
0305-07B:
Room 349
0305-08B:
Room 427
None
None
None
None
2298716-1
2298717-1
2298718-1
2298719-1
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
Acremonium
Alternaria
Aspergillus flavus
Aspergillus fumigatus
Aspergillus nidulans
Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus ochraceus
Aspergillus versicolor
Aureobasidium
Basidiomycetes
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Non-sporulating fungi
Paecilomyces
Penicillium
Phoma
Rhizopus
Stachybotrys chartarum
Ulocladium
Yeasts
Positive Hole
Sample volume (liters)
raw ct.
cfu*/m3
1
12
400
84.9
§ TOTAL CFU*/M3
* cfu = colony forming units
Comments:
raw ct.
cfu*/m3
400
84.9
12
raw ct.
cfu*/m3
400
84.9
< 12
raw ct.
cfu*/m3
2
24
1
12
400
84.9
< 12
35
Positive hole correction chart used for all calculations
Note: Interpretation is left to the company and/or persons who conducted the field work. Variation is an inherent part of biological sampling.
The presence or absence of a few genera in small numbers should not be considered abnormal.
NORMAL SPORE LEVELS: Indoor spore levels usually average 30 to 80% of the outdoor spore level at the time of sampling, with the same
general distribution of spore types. Filtered air, air-conditioned air, or air remote from outside sources may average 5 to 15% of the outside air
at the time of sampling. (These percentages are guidelines, only. A major factor is the accessibility of outdoor air. A residence with open doors
and windows and heavy foot traffic may average 95% of the outdoor level while high rise office buildings with little air exchange may average
2%. Dusty interiors may exceed 100% of the outdoors to some degree, but will still mirror the outdoor distribution of spore types.)
PROBLEM INTERIORS: A substantial increase of one or two spore types which are inconsistent with and non-reflective of the outside
distribution of spore types is usually indicative of an indoor reservoir of mold growth.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total CFU/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 519266, Page 2 of 3
EMLab P&K
1150 Bayhill Drive, Suite 100, San Bruno, CA 94066
(866) 888-6653 Fax (650) 829-5852 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-05-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-05-2009
Date of Report: 03-12-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Building
CULTURABLE AIR FUNGI REPORT
Location:
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
Acremonium
Alternaria
Aspergillus flavus
Aspergillus fumigatus
Aspergillus nidulans
Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus ochraceus
Aspergillus versicolor
Aureobasidium
Basidiomycetes
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Non-sporulating fungi
Paecilomyces
Penicillium
Phoma
Rhizopus
Stachybotrys chartarum
Ulocladium
Yeasts
Positive Hole
Sample volume (liters)
0305-10B:
Outdoors, near south end of bldg
None
None
2298720-1
2298721-1
raw ct.
cfu*/m3
1
12
2
24
1
12
1
12
400
84.9
§ TOTAL CFU*/M3
* cfu = colony forming units
Comments:
0305-09B:
Room 428
raw ct.
cfu*/m3
11
130
5
59
400
84.9
59
190
Positive hole correction chart used for all calculations
Note: Interpretation is left to the company and/or persons who conducted the field work. Variation is an inherent part of biological sampling.
The presence or absence of a few genera in small numbers should not be considered abnormal.
NORMAL SPORE LEVELS: Indoor spore levels usually average 30 to 80% of the outdoor spore level at the time of sampling, with the same
general distribution of spore types. Filtered air, air-conditioned air, or air remote from outside sources may average 5 to 15% of the outside air
at the time of sampling. (These percentages are guidelines, only. A major factor is the accessibility of outdoor air. A residence with open doors
and windows and heavy foot traffic may average 95% of the outdoor level while high rise office buildings with little air exchange may average
2%. Dusty interiors may exceed 100% of the outdoors to some degree, but will still mirror the outdoor distribution of spore types.)
PROBLEM INTERIORS: A substantial increase of one or two spore types which are inconsistent with and non-reflective of the outside
distribution of spore types is usually indicative of an indoor reservoir of mold growth.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total CFU/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 519266, Page 3 of 3
EMLab P&K
Report for:
Ms. Karen Shockley
Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
1094 Cudahy Place
Suite 120
San Diego, CA 92110
Regarding:
Project: UCSD-Literature Bldg
EML ID: 520993
Approved by:
Dates of Analysis:
Spore trap analysis: 03-13-2009
Lab Manager
Malcolm Moody
Project SOPs: Spore trap analysis (I100000)
This coversheet is included with your report in order to comply with AIHA and ISO accreditation requirements.
For clarity, we report the number of significant digits as calculated; but, due to the nature of this type of biological data, the number of significant
digits that is used for interpretation should generally be one or two. All samples were received in acceptable condition unless noted in the Report
Comments portion in the body of the report. Due to the nature of the analyses performed, field blank corrections of results is not a standard
practice. The results relate only to the items tested.
EMLab P&K ("the Company") shall have no liability to the client or the client's customer with respect to decisions or recommendations made,
actions taken or courses of conduct implemented by either the client or the client's customer as a result of or based upon the Test Results. In no
event shall the Company be liable to the client with respect to the Test Results except for the Company's own willful misconduct or gross
negligence nor shall the Company be liable for incidental or consequential damages or lost profits or revenues to the fullest extent such liability
may be disclaimed by law, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages, lost profits or lost revenues. In no event shall
the Company's liability with respect to the Test Results exceed the amount paid to the Company by the client therefor.
Document Number: 200091 - Revision Number: 5
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-10-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-11-2009
Date of Report: 03-13-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Bldg
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
0310-01:
Outdoors, east
of bldg
0310-02:
Room 454
0310-03:
Room 453
0310-04:
Room 452
0310-05:
Room 451
None
None
None
None
None
2306287-1
2306288-1
2306289-1
2306290-1
2306291-1
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
raw ct.
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
spores/m3
1
53
2
110
raw ct.
1
spores/m3
53
raw ct.
spores/m3
1
13
1
1
53
raw ct.
spores/m3
1
13
1
53
raw ct.
spores/m3
1
53
2
27
53
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Trichocladium
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
2+
2+
2+
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
75
75
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
160
53
120
2+
75
67
80
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 520993, Page 1 of 11
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-10-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-11-2009
Date of Report: 03-13-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Bldg
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
0310-06:
Room 448
0310-07:
Room 445
0310-08:
Room 443
0310-09:
Room 434
None
None
None
None
2306292-1
2306293-1
2306294-1
2306295-1
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
1
1
13
53
1
53
1
13
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
2
27
1
53
2
110
1
13
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Trichocladium
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
2+
2+
2+
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
75
75
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
53
80
200
< 13
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 520993, Page 2 of 11
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-10-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-11-2009
Date of Report: 03-13-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Bldg
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
0310-10:
Room 431
0310-11:
Room 425
0310-12:
Room 410
0310-13:
Room 354
None
None
None
None
2306296-1
2306297-1
2306298-1
2306299-1
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
1
1
53
3
40
2
110
1
13
1
13
1
13
53
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Trichocladium
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
2+
2+
2+
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
75
75
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
110
160
< 13
27
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 520993, Page 3 of 11
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-10-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-11-2009
Date of Report: 03-13-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Bldg
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
0310-14:
Room 353
0310-15:
Room 348
0310-16:
Room 346
0310-17:
Room 341
None
None
None
None
2306300-1
2306301-1
2306302-1
2306303-1
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
1
1
2
13
53
1
13
1
13
1
13
1
53
3
160
1
53
2
27
1
13
2
27
1
53
27
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Trichocladium
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
2+
2+
3+
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
75
75
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
93
130
190
110
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 520993, Page 4 of 11
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-10-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-11-2009
Date of Report: 03-13-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Bldg
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
0310-18:
Room 337
0310-19:
Room 336
0310-20:
Room 333
0310-21:
Room 332
None
None
None
None
2306304-1
2306305-1
2306306-1
2306307-1
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
1
1
1
13
1
13
1
53
13
13
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Trichocladium
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
2+
2+
2+
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
75
75
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
1
13
1
13
27
13
27
67
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 520993, Page 5 of 11
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-10-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-11-2009
Date of Report: 03-13-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Bldg
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
0310-22:
Room 329
0310-23:
Room 328
0310-24:
Room 326
0310-25:
Room 324
None
None
None
None
2306308-1
2306309-1
2306310-1
2306311-1
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
1
1
13
1
13
1
53
2
27
13
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Trichocladium
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
2+
3+
2+
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
75
75
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
1
27
80
13
13
13
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 520993, Page 6 of 11
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-10-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-11-2009
Date of Report: 03-13-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Bldg
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
0310-26:
Room 251
0310-27:
Room 240
0310-28:
Room 210
0310-29:
Outdoors, west of
building
None
None
None
A
2306312-1
2306313-1
2306314-1
2306315-1
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
3
40
3
80
1
53
2
110
1
13
2
110
1
13
1
13
1
1
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Trichocladium
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
2+
3+
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
75
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
110
320
53
53
1
13
4
93
1
53
2
27
31
450
2+
75
110
640
Comments:A) 30 of the raw count Penicillium/Aspergillus type spores were present as a single clump.
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 520993, Page 7 of 11
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-10-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-11-2009
Date of Report: 03-13-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Bldg
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
0310-30:
Room 116
0310-31:
Room 117
0310-32:
Room 123
0310-33:
Room 124
None
None
None
None
2306316-1
2306317-1
2306318-1
2306319-1
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
2
110
1
13
2
110
1
3
160
1
13
1
13
1
13
1
53
53
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Trichocladium
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
3+
2+
3+
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
75
75
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
230
53
190
67
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 520993, Page 8 of 11
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-10-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-11-2009
Date of Report: 03-13-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Bldg
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
0310-34:
Room 128
0310-35:
Room 129
0310-36:
Room 130
0310-37:
Room 133
None
None
None
None
2306320-1
2306321-1
2306322-1
2306323-1
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
1
13
1
53
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
1
53
1
13
1
53
1
53
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Trichocladium
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
2+
2+
2+
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
75
75
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
67
< 13
67
110
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 520993, Page 9 of 11
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-10-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-11-2009
Date of Report: 03-13-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Bldg
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
0310-38:
Room 137
0310-39:
Room 138
0310-40:
Room 155
0310-41:
Room 139
None
None
None
None
2306324-1
2306325-1
2306326-1
2306327-1
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
1
1
13
1
53
1
13
1
53
13
1
1
13
1
13
1
53
13
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Trichocladium
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
2+
2+
2+
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
75
75
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
130
27
13
67
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 520993, Page 10 of 11
EMLab P&K
1010 N Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-10-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-11-2009
Date of Report: 03-13-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Bldg
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
0310-42:
Room 140
0310-43:
Room 141
0310-44:
Room 150
0310-45:
Outdoors, near SW
corner
None
None
None
None
2306328-1
2306329-1
2306330-1
2306331-1
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other brown
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
1
1
53
13
1
13
1
53
1
13
1
13
3
40
3
160
1
53
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Trichocladium
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
3+
2+
2+
Sample volume (liters)
75
75
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
130
< 13
2+
75
27
250
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 520993, Page 11 of 11
EMLab P&K
Report for:
Ms. Karen Shockley
Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
1094 Cudahy Place
Suite 120
San Diego, CA 92110
Regarding:
Project: UCSD-Literature Building
EML ID: 521481
Approved by:
Dates of Analysis:
Spore trap analysis: 03-16-2009
Lab Manager
Magzoub Ismail
Project SOPs: Spore trap analysis (I100000)
This coversheet is included with your report in order to comply with AIHA and ISO accreditation requirements.
For clarity, we report the number of significant digits as calculated; but, due to the nature of this type of biological data, the number of significant
digits that is used for interpretation should generally be one or two. All samples were received in acceptable condition unless noted in the Report
Comments portion in the body of the report. Due to the nature of the analyses performed, field blank corrections of results is not a standard
practice. The results relate only to the items tested.
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Document Number: 200091 - Revision Number: 5
EMLab P&K
9089 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite 106, San Diego, CA 92123
(866) 465-6653 Fax (858) 569-5806 www.emlab.com
Date of Sampling: 03-12-2009
Date of Receipt: 03-12-2009
Date of Report: 03-16-2009
Client: Aurora Industrial Hygiene, Inc.
C/O: Ms. Karen Shockley
Re: UCSD-Literature Building
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location:
Comments (see below)
Lab ID-Version‡:
Alternaria
Arthrinium
Ascospores*
Aureobasidium
Basidiospores*
Bipolaris/Drechslera group
Botrytis
Chaetomium
Cladosporium
Curvularia
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Myrothecium
Nigrospora
Other colorless
Penicillium/Aspergillus types†
Pithomyces
Rusts*
0312-01:
Room 242
0312-02:
Outdoors, near SW corner
None
None
2308752-1
2308753-1
raw ct.
spores/m3
raw ct.
spores/m3
1
13
1
13
2
67
6
320
1
53
Smuts*, Periconia, Myxomycetes*
Stachybotrys
Stemphylium
Torula
Ulocladium
Zygomycetes
Background debris (1-4+)††
3+
Sample volume (liters)
75
§ TOTAL SPORE/m3
1+
75
350
120
Comments:
* Most of these spore types are not seen with culturable methods (Andersen sampling), although some may appear as non-sporulating fungi.
Most of the basidiospores are "mushroom" spores while the rusts and smuts are plant pathogens.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing
characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and
may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility
for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and
may be higher then reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The Limit of Detection is the product of a raw count of 1 and 100 divided by the percent read. The analytical sensitivity (counts/m3) is the
product of the Limit of Detection and 1000 divided by the sample volume.
‡ A "Version" greater than 1 indicates amended data.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
TestAmerica Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc.
EMLab ID: 521481, Page 1 of 1