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Hollaender and Dalla Valle Sampler

Hollaender and Dalla Valle Sampler - This sampler consists of a brass container with removable bottom. The container is fitted with an inverted glass funnel. In the lower portion of container a petridish base with medium is placed which can be screwed tightly against the gasket during sampling.

The funnel is kept just above the petridish without touching it. The inside of the funnel and rim are swabbed with alcohol before use. The air sample passes through the funnel stem and the airborne microorganisms are impinged upon the agar medium.

The air is drawn by means of a pump in series with a flow meter. Effective sampling rate is found to be 28 liters per minute. The method is simple, portable and efficient.

 

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