Easy, economical, and widely usedSmall, easy, lightweight sampling train
Ideal for personal sampling and placement inside and outside of test areas
Used by agencies to sample for SARS-CoV
Superior collection of inhalable-sized bioaerosolsUnique inlet and proximity to filter minimises transmission losses; promotes equal distribution of particles
Closely follows the ISO 7708/CEN sampling criteria for inhalable particulate mass
Autoclavable
Allows 8-hour sampling if filled with SKC ViaTrap mineral oil (suitable for specific analyses)Can be filled with sterile distilled water or other suitable liquids for PCR analysis
Ideal for research studies
Mode of Collection
Filtration, collection onto filter
Filtration, collection onto filter
Impingement, collection into liquid
Media
37 mm 0.3 μm PTFE Filter used for SARS
25 mm, sterilised Gelatin Filter (growth culturing, maintains viability)**For short-duration sampling only
Sterile distilled water, physiological saline, phosphate buffered salve (PBS), nutrient broth, or peptone water