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ASTM D7789 : 21

Standard Practice for Collection of Fungal Material from Surfaces by Swab

Standard Details

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

1.2 The purpose of this 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 biochemical analysis, or combination thereof.

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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International StandardDetails, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

Status : ACTIVE
Standard Type: Main
Document No: ASTM D7789 : 21
Document Year: 2021
Pages: 5
  • Section Volume:
  • 11.07 Volume 11.07 Air Quality
  • ICS:
  • 07.100.99 Other standards related to microbiology

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