Aerobic Sampling Planner                         

Air Guardian Location Grid
Floorplan layout location of Air-Guardian Sampler – Standard unit with a flow of 1m/cube/10min and show height above floor and other features [window/door etc].  

Aims:    To look at the possible causes for infection spread by aerobic means in the above location.  Looking for broad spectrum contamination over 30 minutes.

EXAMPLE

Location:   General Hospital, Newtown

Note: During a working shift

Sampling Information

Air Guardian I.D. Dwell time Sample Time Agar type Placement Sample height Comment
Time Date
1 15min 30min TSA 12:00 1-12-03    
2 15min 30min TSA 12:01 1-12-03    
3 15min 30min TSA 12:02 1-12-03    
4 15min 30min TSA 12:03 1-12-03    
5 15min 30min TSA 12:04 1-12-03    
6 15min 30min TSA 12:05 1-12-03    
7 15min 30min TSA 12:06 1-12-03    
8 15min 30min TSA 12:07 1-12-03    

 

Results:   Microbes per cubic metre of extracted air.

Air Guardian I.D. Colonies on agar cfu/cubic metre Comment
1 88 29 Contamination from inner door.
2 10 3  
3 5 2  
4 7 2  
5 70 23 Contamination from window
6 6 2  
7 9 3  
8 10 3