ASTM-D7789 2021

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D7789-12(2021) Standard Practice for Collection of Fungal Material from Surfaces by Swab

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ASTM	2021

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Categories: 07.100.99 - Other standards related to microbiology, ASTM

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Description

ASTM D7789-12-Reapproved2021

Historical Standard: Standard Practice for Collection of Fungal Material from Surfaces by Swab

ASTM D7789

Scope

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

1.2 The 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.

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

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

1.5 This 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.

1.6 This 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.

Keywords

biochemical; culture; fungi; mold; mould; microscopy; particulate; surface sampling; swab;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 07.100.99 (Other standards related to microbiology)

DOI: 10.1520/D7789-12R21

Additional information

Standard Title	D7789-12(2021) Standard Practice for Collection of Fungal Material from Surfaces by Swab
Published Code	ASTM
Publication Date	2021
ICS Codes	07.100.99 - Other standards related to microbiology