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In-Air Pathogen Surveillance Support
A resource for all your support needs related to AerosolSense Sampler, our in-air pathogen surveillance solution. Navigate through support categories below to obtain relevant set-up, workflow and technical information.
Setting up the sampler:
- Place the Thermo Scientific AerosolSense Sampler on a flat surface 2 to 5 feet off the ground with the inlet and exhaust unobstructed.
- Plug the power cord into an outlet with the appropriate voltage.
- Toggle the power switch to the ON position.
- Sampler is ready for cartridge installation.
*2 training sample cartridges are included with sampler. Do not use these for active sampling or ship to testing laboratory.
Workflow:
Help protect your organization, your community and your people in Three Simple Steps.
The AerosolSense 2900 Sampler can only use this specific sample cartridge.
Sample Cartridge Install:
- Open the front door of the sampler using the key.
- Unscrew the sample cartridge cap and screw it onto the tray for storage.
- Align the sample cartridge with the opening on the sampler.
- Turn the sample cartridge clockwise to screw it on until it no longer turns. Make sure the collection substrate is facing up.
- Fully push in the plunger. The LED will flash green when the plunger is fully inserted, indicating the sample cartridge was properly installed.
- Close the door and lock using the key. The LED will be solid yellow and will turn solid green when active sampling starts.
Sample Cartridge Removal:
- When the sampling time has elapsed, proceed to remove the sample cartridge. The LED will remain green until the sampler door is opened. When the door is opened the LED will turn red.
- Open the door using the key.
- Pull out the plunger all the way.
- Turn the cartridge counterclockwise until it disengages from the sample cartridge port.
- Screw on the sample cartridge cap.
- Place the sample cartridge into the biohazard bag, which is included, and seal the bag.
The sample is ready to be sent to a lab for testing.
Onsite Testing Lab
Send sample to your onsite testing lab. Follow the steps in the AerosolSense Sample Preparation Procedure.
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The following steps apply if the sample is being mailed to an external partner laboratory as part of the testing service.
All shipping material is included.
- After placing the sample cartridge into the biohazard bag, assemble the shipping box.
- Place the sealed biohazard bag that contains the sample cartridge into the shipping box. Close and seal the box.
- Adhere the pre-printed shipping label to the box and send it out for shipping to the lab.
Learn how to access the portal, log sample shipments to laboratory and review sample results on the poral.
Setting up the sampler:
- Place the Thermo Scientific AerosolSense Sampler on a flat surface 2 to 5 feet off the ground with the inlet and exhaust unobstructed.
- Plug the power cord into an outlet with the appropriate voltage.
- Toggle the power switch to the ON position.
- Sampler is ready for cartridge installation.
*2 training sample cartridges are included with sampler. Do not use these for active sampling or ship to testing laboratory.
Workflow:
Help protect your organization, your community and your people in Three Simple Steps.
The AerosolSense 2900 Sampler can only use this specific sample cartridge.
Sample Cartridge Install:
- Open the front door of the sampler using the key.
- Unscrew the sample cartridge cap and screw it onto the tray for storage.
- Align the sample cartridge with the opening on the sampler.
- Turn the sample cartridge clockwise to screw it on until it no longer turns. Make sure the collection substrate is facing up.
- Fully push in the plunger. The LED will flash green when the plunger is fully inserted, indicating the sample cartridge was properly installed.
- Close the door and lock using the key. The LED will be solid yellow and will turn solid green when active sampling starts.
Sample Cartridge Removal:
- When the sampling time has elapsed, proceed to remove the sample cartridge. The LED will remain green until the sampler door is opened. When the door is opened the LED will turn red.
- Open the door using the key.
- Pull out the plunger all the way.
- Turn the cartridge counterclockwise until it disengages from the sample cartridge port.
- Screw on the sample cartridge cap.
- Place the sample cartridge into the biohazard bag, which is included, and seal the bag.
The sample is ready to be sent to a lab for testing.
Onsite Testing Lab
Send sample to your onsite testing lab. Follow the steps in the AerosolSense Sample Preparation Procedure.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Testing Services
The following steps apply if the sample is being mailed to an external partner laboratory as part of the testing service.
All shipping material is included.
- After placing the sample cartridge into the biohazard bag, assemble the shipping box.
- Place the sealed biohazard bag that contains the sample cartridge into the shipping box. Close and seal the box.
- Adhere the pre-printed shipping label to the box and send it out for shipping to the lab.
Learn how to access the portal, log sample shipments to laboratory and review sample results on the poral.
Do I need a PCR lab? How does the sampler collect pathogens? Get the answers to these and other questions.
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