Bioaerosol Sampler Selection Guide
Sampler | Principle of Operation | Flow Rate (L/min) | Contaminants | Sampler Advantages |
Button Sampler
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Filtration using porous membrane | 4 (optimum) | Fungi (viable and non-viable), endotoxins, bacteria |
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BioStage Single-stage Impactor
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Impaction onto culture media | 28.3 | Fungi (viable) and bacteria |
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VersaTrap Spore Trap Cassette
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Impaction onto sticky glass slide | 15 (optimum) | Fungi (viable and non-viable), pollen, fibres |
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BioSampler
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Collection into swirling liquid | 12.5 (sonic flow) | Fungi (viable and non-viable), endotoxins and bacteria |
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Microvacuum Sampling Cassette
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Filtration using porous membrane | 10 (optimum) | Fungi and fibres |
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Sterile Surface Swab Kit
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Wipe sample | N/A | Fungi (viable and non-viable), bacteria |
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Stick-to-it Lift Tape
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Lift tape surface sample | N/A | Fungi, pollen, fibres |
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