| Sampler |
Principle of Operation |
Flow Rate (L/min) |
Contaminants |
Sampler Advantages |
| Button Sampler
|
Filtration using porous membrane |
4 (optimum) |
Fungi (viable and non-viable), endotoxins, bacteria |
- Superior collection uniformity
- Low sensitivity to ambient conditions
- Sample suitable for viable and non-viable analysis
- Personal bioaerosol sampling
|
| BioStage Single-stage Impactor
|
Impaction onto culture media |
28.3 |
Fungi (viable) and bacteria |
- SureLock positive seal
- Organisms remain intact and viable
- Cost effective and reusable
- Time-proven collection method
- Meets NIOSH Methods 0800 and 001
|
| VersaTrap Spore Trap Cassette
|
Impaction onto sticky glass slide |
15 (optimum) |
Fungi (viable and non-viable), pollen, fibres |
- Reduces particle bounce
- Prevents sample loss and blurring
- Allows direct quantitative analysis
- Enumeration of fungal spores with low culturability
|
| BioSampler
|
Collection into swirling liquid |
12.5 (sonic flow) |
Fungi (viable and non-viable), endotoxins and bacteria |
- Maintains constant collection efficiency over 8 hours
- Reduces particle bounce and reaerosolisation, preserving viability
|
| Microvacuum Sampling Cassette
|
Filtration using porous membrane |
10 (optimum) |
Fungi and fibres |
- Easy to use
- Suitable for high flows to enhance detection
- Microvacuum nozzle for efficient sampling in carpeting
|
| Sterile Surface Swab Kit
|
Wipe sample |
N/A |
Fungi (viable and non-viable), bacteria |
- Easy to use
- Suitable for growth cultures
- Non-destructive
- Collects surface contaminants
|
| Stick-to-it Lift Tape
|
Lift tape surface sample |
N/A |
Fungi, pollen, fibres |
- Ensures consistent sample area
- Serialised for sample identification
- Includes transport case for mailing to laboratory
|
