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Continuous and Effective Microbiological Air Monitoring in Critical Environments: A Comparison of Analytical Methodologies
Gilberto Dalmaso, Anna Campanella and Paola Lazzeri
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology July 2020, 74 (4) 446-455; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5731/pdajpst.2019.010181
Gilberto Dalmaso
Particle Measuring Systems, 5475 Airport Blvd., Boulder, CO 80301
Anna Campanella
Particle Measuring Systems, 5475 Airport Blvd., Boulder, CO 80301
Paola Lazzeri
Particle Measuring Systems, 5475 Airport Blvd., Boulder, CO 80301

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In This Issue
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology
Vol. 74, Issue 4
July/August 2020
Continuous and Effective Microbiological Air Monitoring in Critical Environments: A Comparison of Analytical Methodologies
Gilberto Dalmaso, Anna Campanella, Paola Lazzeri
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Jul 2020, 74 (4) 446-455; DOI: 10.5731/pdajpst.2019.010181
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- Abstract
- Introduction
- Scientific Background on Size Distribution of Airborne Particles and the Effectiveness of Settle Plates
- Airborne Particle Deposition Velocity Standard Calculation as a Microbial Monitoring Method Effectiveness Parameter
- Microbial Active Air Sampler Efficiency Validation: International Standard Requirements
- Particle Capture by Active Air Samplers
- Settle Plate Definition and Background Analysis
- Discussion of Suggested Improvements: Comparison of the Two Methods
- Conclusion
- Terms and Definitions
- Conflict of Interest Declaration
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