Sampling for Biological Agents in the Environment

Presents best practices for standardizing procedures and technology to properly sample for biological threat agents.

• Focuses on all aspects of acquiring, packaging, and transporting a representative biological sample from the environment.
• Emphasizes key topics through the use of graphics, photographs, and real-world examples.
• Presents detailed information in clear and concise language that can be appreciated by a technical audience and understood by nontechnical readers.
• Standardizes procedures, responses, and techniques by covering multiple sampling types (air, water, and surfaces).