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. 2021 Oct 22;50(3):330–335. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.10.009

Table 2.

Different collection media and sampling times

Collection media Filter size (mm)/
Solution
Pore size (µm)/
PBS concentration
Sampling time
Filter 37 5 24-h
Filter 37 0.3 24-h
Filter 25 5 24-h
Filter 25 3 24-h
Filter 25 1.2 24-h
Filter 25 (Gelatin) 3 30-min
Solution NA 0.5 x 30-min
Solution NA 0.25 x 30-min
Solution NA 0.25 x 90-min
Solution NA 0.15 x 90-min
Solution NA 0.15 x 30-min
Sample Cartridge NA NA 24-h