Infographic: Effective Air and Wastewater Sampling Workflows for Real-Time Surveillance of Outbreaks
Last updated: January 2023
Overview
Air and wastewater sampling can provide real-time surveillance of pathogenic outbreaks and pandemics. Wastewater analysis has been shown to provide an early warning of rising case numbers days before they are detected through clinical testing, while air sampling is frequently applied to locating sources or hotspots of transmission.
To benefit from the full potential of these monitoring efforts, workflows need to be consistent and repeatable, fast, and easy to use. Sartorius offers a wide range of sampling and sample preparation products to aid the rapid and efficient generation of reliable, comparable, and complete datasets. This infographic highlights the key workflow steps and solutions for air and wastewater monitoring.
- Document type: Infographic
- Page count: 1
- Read time: 5 minutes
Topics Covered
- For air sampling, water-soluble gelatin filters offer the highest retention rate for and maintain viability of bacteria, viruses, spores, and phages.
- For pathogen detection, wastewater samples benefit from clarification and concentration prior to analysis.
- Sartorius offers a full range of solutions for air and wastewater sampling and analysis.
This Resource is Designed for:
- Environmental Testing Labs
- Wastewater Testing Labs
- Infectious Diseases Surveillance Institutes/Centers
Applications Supported:
- Air sampling
- Wastewater analysis