An ACDP Hazard Group 1 rated quality-controlled, bioaerosol evaluation chamber
At Kromek, we are advancing airborne virus detection and pathogen monitoring through our new Bioaerosol Evaluation & Laboratory Testing Service. As biological threats evolve, reliable and validated detection is critical for public health, biodefence, and environmental safety.
We recognise the challenges of bringing airborne pathogen detection technologies to market. Therefore, our commercial Bioaerosol Evaluation & Laboratory Testing Service is designed to help organisations validate performance, reduce development risk, and accelerate deployment.
Our purpose-built bioaerosol chamber combines controlled aerosol generation and on-site biological sample analysis in a Containment Level (CL) 2 rated laboratory. As a result, customers can generate robust, laboratory-backed performance data with confidence.
The new bioaerosol lab has been purposely designed to IEC PAS 63086-3-1 standards, which supports the safe release of controlled amounts of bioaerosols, which are tiny airborne particles that contain biological material such as bacteria or viruses. We currently test with ACDP Hazard Group (HG) 1 organisms, which are commonly used as surrogates for more hazardous organisms. This is to keep our risk profile as low as possible in line with COSHH principles, and the use of surrogates is recommended by the HSE. We can thus maximise cost-effectiveness of testing, and closely replicate real-world conditions in a secure and controlled setting, helping us to effectively test and improve our air sampling and pathogen detection systems, and closely replicate real-world conditions in a secure and controlled setting, helping us to effectively test and improve our air sampling and pathogen detection systems.
We have tested successfully to HG with Bacillus Subtilis (spizizenii) ATCC 6633, and are working towards other bacterial spores, cells and bacteriophage.
At the heart of Kromek’s innovation is an advanced air sampling system that works in tandem with a real-time bio sequencer. This integrated technology can detect and identify harmful biological agents in the air, such as viruses, as they emerge. In real life scenarios, the system provides an early warning to health authorities and emergency services, helping to prevent the spread of any diseases which could threaten society. This provides a clear understanding of how systems will perform in real-world environments where particle size and composition vary significantly.
Our airborne virus detection service incorporates advanced air sampling and real-time bio-sequencing capabilities. This means that detection does not occur in isolation, rather, it is evaluated across the entire capture-to-identification workflow.
Furthermore, by combining advanced imaging expertise with biological analytics, Kromek delivers a uniquely integrated service. Therefore, customers benefit from both hardware validation and biological performance verification within a single facility.
Our bioaerosol testing and pathogen detection services are designed for organisations that require credible, laboratory-validated performance data.
Because product validation is critical before market deployment, we provide independent airborne virus detection testing under controlled conditions. This, in turn, supports technical documentation and investor confidence.
Early warning and biological threat monitoring systems must perform reliably under real-world conditions. Accordingly, our bioaerosol evaluation chamber enables realistic airborne pathogen simulation, thereby strengthening preparedness strategies.
Researchers studying aerosolised pathogens or environmental transmission can leverage our advanced imaging laboratory infrastructure. Moreover, collaborative research programmes benefit from repeatable experimental design.
Air quality and airborne virus detection programmes require accurate performance validation. Therefore, our services help ensure that deployed systems deliver dependable results.
A PDF with more information about our bioaerosol sampler screening test method
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