BS ISO 16000-16:2008 Indoor air. Detection and enumeration of moulds. Sampling by filtration
BS ISO 16000-16 specifies requirements for long-term (0,5 h to several hours) sampling of moulds in indoor air by filtration. Following the instructions given, a sample is obtained. This sample can then be used for subsequent detection of moulds by cultivation after suspension, according to BS ISO 16000-17, which is part of the complete measurement procedure.
This part of ISO 16000 is not suitable for personal sampling.
Contents of BS ISO 16000-16
Foreword
Introduction
Scope
Normative references
Terms and definitions
Principle
Apparatus and materials
Sampling device
Materials
Measurement procedure
Preparation for sampling
Sampling
Sampling period
Transport and storage
Sampling efficiency and method limitations
Calibration of flow rate, function control and maintenance of the sampling system
Calibration of flow rate
Function control and maintenance
Quality assurance
Sampling protocol
Performance characteristics
Recovery of spores on gelatine filters in combination
with polycarbonate filters
Technical description of a suitable filtration device
Sampling protocol
Trials for method validation
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