ASTM-D7789 2012

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D7789-12 Standard Practice for Collection of Fungal Material from Surfaces by Swab

Published By	Publication Date	Number of Pages
ASTM	2012	5

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Categories: 07.100.99 - Other standards related to microbiology, ASTM

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Description

ASTM D7789-12

Historical Standard: Standard Practice for Collection of Fungal Material from Surfaces by Swab

ASTM D7789

Scope

1.1 The purpose of this standard practice is to describe the procedures for collection of surface samples using sterile swabs.

1.2 The purpose of this standard practice is to support the field investigator in differentiating fungal materials from non-fungal material such as scuffs, soot deposits, stains, pigments, dust, efflorescence, adhesives, dust, and water stains.

1.3 This practice does not address building occupant exposures, or occupant health risks.

1.4 The samples collected by this practice are appropriate for culture, direct microscopy, and/or biochemical analysis.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Keywords

biochemical; culture; fungi; mold; mould; microscopy; particulate; surface sampling; swab

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 07.100.99 (Other standards related to microbiology)

DOI: 10.1520/D7789-12

Additional information

Standard Title	D7789-12 Standard Practice for Collection of Fungal Material from Surfaces by Swab
Published Code	ASTM
Publication Date	2012
Pages Count	5
ICS Codes	07.100.99 - Other standards related to microbiology