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Mitest Dust Collector

Collection and Extraction within one single device
No dust handling necessary: Only 2 minutes sampling time
Replaceable filters - test multiple sites with a single collector
Allows exposure to be expressed per weight or per unit area
Cost effective

The Mitest collector is a moulded plastic device with an inner dust collector which fits onto the wand of a vacuum cleaner. After collection, a cap is applied to the bottom of the collector and the dust is extracted with 10ml buffer in a 5 min extraction procedure.

Dust samples can be collected from bedding, soft furnishings or carpets and extracted within 10 minutes, prior to use in the rapid test.
Dust sampling using the Mitest Collector
Sampling Site n mg of dust collected (mean +/- SD)
Bed/Mattress 12 140 +/- 85
Carpet 27 660 +/- 446
Sofa 7 142 +/- 151

Instructions for Use of the Mitest Collector

  1. Insert the plastic filter into the Mitest collector and attach the collector to the vacuum cleaner tube.
  2. Turn on the vacuum cleaner and vacuum 4 separate 8.5 x 11" areas (letter-size paper) for 30 seconds each (total sampling time, 2 minutes; total area sampled ~0.25sq meter).
  3. Remove the filter containing the dust samples and place it in a small Ziploc bag or envelope. Sample may be returned for our INDOOR Allergen Analysis Service or used with the Rapid Test.
  4. Rinse the Mitest collector with water, place a clean filter inside the collector for repeat sampling.
  5. Two caps are provided with the Mitest collector system. These caps enable dust to be extracted with buffer within the collector and are designed for use with our Rapid Dust Mite test. These caps can be used to prepare extracts on site if necessary, but do not need to be used for samples submitted to our analysis service

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