| Tape-lifts, Bulk, Swab 1.) Tape Lift Product # 8708315 • We recommend using EMSL Tape kits or Bio-Tapes (Zefon Intl) otherwise clear (transparent) Scotch or other brand tape (frosted tape obscures the spores). • Newplastic bag to hold sample(s) (provided in a tape lift kit available from EMSL). • Only use tape lifts on hard, flat surfaces • Do not use on a damp/moist surface. Sampling Procedure for Tape-lift 1. Take a few inches of clear tape. Avoid touching the sticky side, especially the part to be used to collect the mold. 2. Wearing gloves, apply the central inch of tape to the suspect area (choose one that is free of extraneous debris). Apply light pressure to the non-adhesive side. 3. Pull tape off surface with slow, steady pressure, holding the tape edges only. 4. Apply sticky side of tape to the inside of the plastic bag (ziplock) or onto glass slide if using EMSL Tape then into a plastic transport container. 5. Ensure there are no folds or creases in the tape. 6. Close bag and label appropriately. (Put only one sample in each bag.) Quality Control Recommendations for Tape-Lift • Use clear tape--not frosted, electrical, duct, or packing tape. • Do not fold tape onto itself. • Stick tape on the inside of the plastic bag only. • If sending tape on slides please package properly with padding or they may arrive broken making the sample difficult to analyze. 2.) Bulk Sampling Procedure for Bulk 1. Wearing latex or nitrile gloves remove a small piece of the suspect material (1 x 1 inch piece is more than sufficient). 2. Place piece inside clean sterile container or new plastic bag (ziplock). 3. Close bag or cap container and label appropriately. Quality Control Recommendations for Bulk: • Send a representative portion of the sample, if large. This prevents over-handling of the sample and contamination. If analysis of a specific portion of sample is required, please note area(s) or take a tape lift of area. 3.) Swab Product # 8708301 • Sterile TransPorter swab to collect and transport samples Sampling Procedure for Swab 1. Wearing gloves, remove swab frompackaging material. 2. Swab the desired area thoroughly, rolling the swab lightly back and forth over sampling area. 3. Remove plug frommedia tube and discard. 4. Insert the swab in the tube, firmly close built-in cap, and label appropriately. 5. Complete an EMSL Chain of Custody (COC), available on our website (www.emsl.com), detailing client name and information, project name or number, sample #, and a description of the area. Quality Control Recommendations for Swab: • For quantitative culture reporting, the area swabbed needs to be entered on the chain of custody. |