What are the Counting & Identification Guidelines for Air O Cells?

Type Recommendation

Pollen

Entire trace or 100 grains (whichever comes first) should be examined at a minimum magnification of 200X. Identification and speciation should be performed at minimum magnification of 400X.

Mold Spores

A minimum of 15% of the entire trace should be examined or a minimum of 100 mold spores counted (whichever comes first). Identification and speciation should be performed at minimum magnification of 400X.

Fibers

The entire trace or 100 fibers, (whichever comes first) should be examined at a minimum magnification of 200X.

           

Other Aerosols

Skin cell fragments, combustion emissions, insect parts —A minimum of 10% of the entire trace should be examined or a minimum of 100 particles counted (whichever comes first).

 

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