Evaluation of Commercial Wet Vacuums for Bacillus Spore Sampling on Surfaces

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, National Homeland Security Research Center (NHSRC). Published: 8/2018. This 80-page report summarizes a study that evaluated commercial wet vacuums as a sampling tool for surfaces contaminated with Bacillus anthracis. The wet vacuums are applicable on both porous and nonporous surfaces, widely available, and easy to operate for collection of biological agents. In addition, the wet vacuum can sample more than 100 ft2 per sample and generate liquid samples that may reduce the post-collection processing steps. (PDF)
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