| 1. Insert the white filter tube securely into the dust collector, through the opening at the angled end. 2. Attach the dust collector to the vacuum cleaner hose or tube. 3. Turn on the vacuum cleaner and vacuum 4 separate areas for 30 seconds each, where each area is about 1/4 square meter. Total sampling time is 2minutes and total area sampled is about 1 square meter. 4. A minimum of 100mg of dust is required for allergen analysis. 5. Remove the filter tube containing the dust sample and place it in a small Ziploc bag or equivalent. Place entire device in the bag. 6. Label the bag with your sample name or code and ship to EMSL Analytical, Inc. for allergen analysis. |