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Sampling after a sewage backup
IRIS microbiology team · NELAP #20045 · 10:10
Category 3 water losses: what to sample, what it proves for the insurer, and how to keep a clean chain of custody through a dirty job.
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Sterile swab with transport medium
SWAB-STER
Surface swabs for mould and biofilm sampling.
100 mL sterile bottle with sodium thiosulfate
BOTL-100-THIO
Neutralises residual chlorine. Required for potable water microbiology.
Insulated shipping cooler, 12 L
COOL-BOX
Sized for overnight courier. Holds 12 bottles and two ice packs.
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