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Microbial Sampling Guide

Mold Information

Sampling Media Guide For Culture of Microorganisms

Environmental Microbiology Chain of Custody

Printable Sampling Supplies Order Form

Mold by Cassettes -  LARO, Cyclex D, Air-O-Cell Cassette, Burkard*, Allergenco*) *Includes Slide Impactors

Mold by Agar Plate -  Total Count Only(Plate Impactors & Rodac Plates)

Mold by Agar Plate (includes ID & Quantification)Mold by Tape Lift                                                     

Optical Particle Identification

Full Particle Identification

BACTERIA
Bacterial analysis can be performed on air samples with Impact Plates and the appropriate agar.  Water samples can be submitted in sterile containers or ``Whirl-Pacs" containing sodium thiosulfate to neutralize the chlorine.  Bulk material can be sampled with sterile swabs.  Samples need to be shipped chilled near 2^oC and if Federal Express or another outside agency is used, the samples should be sent overnight for the next morning delivery.  Sampling supplies may be ordered by contacting the Environmental Microbiology Lab at 1-800-220-3675.

Sewage Contamination in Water and Buildings (Includes Total Coliforms, Fecal Coliforms,  Escherichia coli, Fecal Streptococcus)

EXAMPLE OF CASE SOLVED
Respiratory problems were being experienced in a four-story post office building.  EMSL requested air samples from the consultant hired to solve the problem for the client.  SEM revealed the dominant presence of bacteria with concentrations diminishing with increased floor level.  Conversations with the consultant revealed that pigeons socialized near the buildings AC system located outside the building at ground level.  EMSL requested a pigeon feather and was able to match the bacteria on the pigeon feather with the airborne bacteria within the building

ENDOTOXINS

MYCOTOXINS

OTHER

WATER Samples

Recreational Waters (SM 18th - 9213) IncludesHeterotrophic Plate Count, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus & Streptococcus