The first disposable cassette impactor that brings
simplicity and reliability to viable sampling combined with multiple
analysis options.
The
Via-Cell® bioaerosol sampling cassette is designed to collect both
viable and non-viable bioaerosols, maintain viability of the viable
mold spores and prevent growth during transport to the laboratory.
Sampling with the Via-Cell® is very similar to its sister
product Air-O-Cell®. Simply connect it to any pump calibrated to 15LPM
and run your sample. The key to the Via-Cell® is that the
media used for collection maintains viability of spores and allows
several analysis options.
Features:
Provided ready to use - nothing to assemble, prepare or clean
No refridgeration - only room temperature storage required
No electricity or heavy equipment required - may be used with the portable, battery powered Zefon Bio-Pump
1 year shelf life is 4 times as long as traditional methods
Multiple analysis options - compatible with culture plates. PCR and direct microscopy screening
Independently validated and compared to current industry standard methods by both universities and laboratories
One Sample, Multiple analysis Options
Culturable Sampling
The Via-Cell® sampler is the perfect tool for collecting viable
organisms and culturing them on agar plates. Simply dilute the media in
sterile water and transfer to a culture plate.
PCR Analysis
The Via-Cell® utilizes a water soluable collection media which is
ideal for PCR and other chemical types of analysis. Once the sample is
dilluted in water, it can be transferred most anywhere.
Direct Microscopy
Samples collected using the Via-Cell® sampler may be “pre-screened”
using direct microscopy methods, which allows the analyst to decide if
additional analysis techniques are needed, which may include culturing
or standard direct microscopy analysis.
