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H CHEK, INC. LABORATORY REPORT
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| Client Information: Jane Smith 3535 E Wier Avenue, Suite 2 Phoenix, AZ 85040 e-mail: jsmith@cox.net Sample Location: Guest House Date of Test: August 23, 2005 |
Laboratory Information: Test Method: Dust Sample Date of Receipt: August 30, 2005 Date of Report: September 1, 2005 Report Submitted: 9-1-05 via e-mail Reference No: 999999-1 |
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ALLERGY SAMPLING KIT REPORT |
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| Thank you for selecting H Chek Laboratories
to analyze the sample collected with the Allergy Sampling Kit. The
protocol involved in identifying and quantifying the target allergens is
to extract them into a buffer solution and analyze them using the ELISA
technique. This method uses biological indicators to identify and
quantify the amount of allergen present in the sample. If your results
are higher than the limits shown below then you may be exposing yourself
or your family to an allergy related problem. This report is not intended to provide medical or healthcare advice. All allergy or medical-related questions and concerns, including health concerns relating to possible allergen exposure, should be directed to a qualified physician. |
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Dust Mites - Dust mites are microscopic creatures that thrive on small particles of plant and animal material in the home or office. The droppings of these mites are the most common cause of allergic reactions and asthma in people. In order to minimize the effect of these droppings you need to consider the following: 1. Reduce the relative humidity in the house to less than 50%. This can be accomplished by reducing the amount of outside air brought into the house, operating central or window air conditioning and using dehumidifiers. 2. Wall to wall carpeting should be removed. Hardwood, tile or linoleum flooring is recommended for people with allergies. 3. Bedding, including mattresses, box springs and pillows should be encased in airtight plastic or allergen- proof fabric covers. Weekly washing of bedding in hot water (greater than 130 degrees F) and drying in a hot dryer is recommended. 4. Vacuum regularly with a vacuum that uses HEPA (high-efficiency particulate) filters. Cockroaches - Most cockroaches live in warm tropical climates, however various species can be found in homes and offices in metropolitan areas. Cockroach allergens are primarily released from a protein found in their droppings. This is a primary cause of asthma for children living in densely populated urban neighborhoods. Eliminating cockroaches is the best solution to the problem. To minimize this problem consider the following recommendations: 1. Maintaining a clean, dry home or office will reduce the cockroach population. Controlling their food sources by regularly taking out the garbage, sweeping and vacuuming the floor after meals and putting pet food dishes away after eating will help. Washing dishes immediately after use and cleaning counter tops, stoves and other surfaces will also help to reduce their food sources. 2. Seal off areas where cockroaches can enter the home such as wall cracks, window or floor gaps, outside doors and drains. 3. Regular use of a trained exterminator in your home or office. Pet Allergens - A common misconception is that animal hair is the cause of pet allergies. The actual cause of the allergies is the protein found in the saliva, dander (dead skin flakes) and urine. These proteins are small enough to be carried in the air on invisible particles and can land on your clothing, skin or hair. The proteins can also be inhaled directly into the lungs. All breeds of cats and dogs are capable of triggering symptoms in susceptible persons. The most effective way to reduce the potential of animal allergy is to remove the pet from the home and avoid any contact. If this is not possible you might consider some of the following: 1. To minimize contact keep the pet out of the bedroom and other areas where a person with allergies spends most of their time. Keeping a pet outdoors will not solve the problem, since homes with pets in the yard still have higher levels of animal allergens. 2. Regular vacuuming of the carpets is not an effective method of reducing animal allergens. A vacuum can actually stir up the small allergen particles. Using a vacuum with a HEPA filter will be more effective in collecting animal allergens that a vacuum with a standard filter. The best solution is to remove the carpeting and replace it with hardwood, tile or linoleum. 3. Replace bedding that has been exposed to animal dander. Washing alone will not remove the animal allergens from fabric. |
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For Additional Information on Allergies, Allergens and Asthma please
refer to the following:
1. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, www.aaaai.org 2. The Allergy Report, Volume I, www.aaaai.org/ar/volume1.pdf 3. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Health, www.iaqa.org 4. American Lung Association, www.iaqa.org 5. The Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.com 6. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov
Terms, Conditions and Limitations This report provides an initial indication of indoor contaminants, based upon samples collected by you. H Chek, Inc. recommends that you not take any actions based upon this report until you have read the terms, conditions and limitations described in this section. Property conditions and laboratory results can and do change over time. Allergen levels can and do change rapidly. None of H Chek, Inc. or its affiliates, subsidiaries, suppliers, employees, agents, contractors and attorneys are able to make and do not make any determinations as to the safety or health condition of a property in this report. This report is not intended to provide medical or healthcare advice. All allergy or medical-related questions and concerns, including health concerns relating to possible allergen exposure, should be directed to a qualified physician. If this report indicates any findings that are of concern to you, further evaluation by a trained professional may be advisable. This report relies on samples that are non-invasive and non-destructive, so it cannot be used to determine whether hidden allergen problems exist in the building tested. Also, these results apply only to the rooms sampled, not to the entire building or any other rooms. No H Chek related party shall have any liability with respect to decisions or recommendations made or actions taken by either the client or professionals hired by the client, based upon this report. In no event will any H Chek related party be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages of any kind regardless of the form of action whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict product liability or otherwise, arising from or related to the testing services or this report. The aggregate liability of the H Chek related parties related to or arising from this report, whether under contract law, tort law, warranty or otherwise, shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the fees actually received by H Chek from the client for the report. The invalidity or unenforceability, in whole or in part, of any provision, term or condition herein shall not invalidate or otherwise affect the enforceability of the remainder of these provisions, terms and conditions |
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