FAQ - Microbial

Portable Microbial Air Sampler

Question
What is microbial air sampling?

Answer

Microbial air sampling is the process by which air from controlled environments - i.e. cleanrooms and clean air devices, is characterized for microbiological contamination. Depending upon the application and regulatory requirements, a variety of sampling devices are used: active air impactor samplers, slit-to-agar samplers, settling plates, impingement devices, and contact plates.