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ASTM D 7789 : 2012 : R2021

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Standard Practice for Collection of Fungal Material from Surfaces by Swab

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

18-06-2022

Superseded by

ASTM D 7789 : 2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-07-2021

€67.30
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Committee
D 22
DocumentType
Standard Practice
Pages
5
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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

1.2The 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.

1.3This practice does not address building occupant exposures, or occupant health risks.

1.4The samples collected by this practice are appropriate for culture, direct microscopy, and biochemical analysis, or combination thereof.

1.5This 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.

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

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