Allergen in Dust Sampling
Sampling Procedure:
- Identify four (4) separate areas to sample. Each area sampled should be about 1/4 of a square meter (approx. 2.75 square feet)
- Remove the white caps from both ends of the red collector cassette. Keep them to re-attach once sampling is complete.
- Attach the non-slanted end of the red cassette to the vacuum hose/ tube. (A vacuum with a HEPA filter is recommended)
- Use the slanted end to collect dust for 30 seconds in each of the four (4) areas. Total sampling time and area collected, per red cassette, should be 2 minutes and 1 square meter, respectively.
- The minimum amount of dust collected inside of the red collector should be half way up the mesh filter.
- Once sampling is complete, replace the white caps on either end of the red cassette and place it in a small Ziploc bag or equivalent. Write on the bag with your sample number/name, and location. (ie. Sample 1, Bedroom)
- Send the filters containing the dust sample to EMSL Analytical, Inc. for allergen analysis utilizing an EMSL Microbiology Chain of Custody form. Select your desired turn-around-time.
Carpet Sampler Kit
available for Consultant
Use Only.
EMSL Carpet Sampling
Kit 25mm Kit
#8715314
| Indoor Allergen Analyses Available | |
|---|---|
| Test Code | Description |
| M034 Cat Dander | Cat Dander (Fel d 1) |
| M035 Dog Dander | Dog Dander (Can f 1) |
| M036 Cockroach | Cockroach (Bla g 2) |
| M037 Dust Mites | Dust Mites (Der p 1 & Der f 1) |
| M038 Mouse | Mouse (Mus m 1) |
| M039 Rat | Rat (Rat n 1) |
| M044 IA Group | Cat, Dog, Cockroach, and Dust Mites |
| M254 IA Group | Rat and Mouse |
| * All analyses are performed by MARIA (Multiplex Array for Indoor Allergens). | |
| * Multiple allergens can be analyzed from a single filter with a dust sample. | |
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