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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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Gas Sample Bag Selection Guide
Gas Sample Bags are one of the types of sampling media used in air sampling, onto/into which the contaminant is collected. Other sampling media includes the sorbent in sorbent tubes and filters. Use this convenient guide to help you select a gas sample bag to meet your application.
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Table Notes:
SS - Stainless Steel
PP - Polypropylene
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| Chemical | Tube Name | Measuring Range (ppm) | Note | Shelf Life (years) | Part Number |
| Methyl chloroformate ClCO2CH3 |
Vinyl chloride | 58-1160 | + | 2 * | 810-131LA |
Notes to Table:
* Refrigerated storage - tubes to be stored at ≤10°C
+ Twin tubes, sufficient for 5 tests (first tube is a scrubber/oxidiser tube, the second tube provides the reading)
6. Abbreviations
Abbreviations are used extensively in tables, especially the sorbent tube tables, and hovering the mouse over the abbreviation (or clicking on it when using a smartphone or tablet) will provide an explanation, such as in the extract below from the charcoal sorbent tube table (i.e. Ends, Tube Cover, Separators). The abbreviations are also always listed at the end of the table, as shown below.
| Sorbent (coating) |
Size (mm) ODxLength |
Sections | Sorbent (mg) |
Ends | Tube Cover |
Separators | Pack Size |
Part Number |
| Anasorb CSC, Coconut Charcoal | 6 x 70 | 2 | 100/50 | GS | A | FFW | 50 | 226-01 |
Table Notes:
* Limited shelf-life; contact SKC for more information
† Limited shelf-life; refrigerator/freezer storage may be required. Contact SKC for more information.
Tube Ends:
GS: Glass Sealed
GO: Glass Open
SS: Stainless Steel Open
Protective Tube Covers:
A: 6 mm OD x 70 mm length
B: 8 mm OD x 110 mm length
C: 10 mm OD x 150 mm length
D: 10 mm OD x 220 mm length and shorter tubes
P: Low-volume PUF Tube Holder - Do not use an adjustable low flow holder
V: OVS Tube Holder - Do not use an adjustable low flow holder
Separators:
W: Glass Wool
G: Glass Fibre Filter
F: Foam
N: Nylon Ring
Q: Quartz Filter
R: Glass Spacer
S: Screen
T: PTFE Ring
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Step by Step Guide
A useful introductory guide to the basics of air sampling and guidelines for air sampling, which provides information on dust and vapour/gas sampling, and the equipment and the methods used.
If you are based in the UK and would like printed copies of the Step by Step Guide, or if you would like someone to contact you to discuss your application or requirements please click here.
