2024 Analytical Pricing

Price List for Analytical and Professional Services (Effective January 1, 2024)

 

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus) PCR for Swab, Air Filter samples1
	Turnaround Time
Qualitative (Presence/Absence)	Same Day§, Next Day, Standard 3-business day, Saturday§§
Quantitative (RNA copies)	Same Day§, Next Day, Standard 3-business day, Saturday§§
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) PCR for Wastewater samples
	Turnaround Time
Qualitative (Presence/Absence)	Same Day§, Next Day, Standard 3-business day, Saturday§§
Quantitative (RNA copies)	Same Day§, Next Day, Standard 3-business day, Saturday§§
Poliovirus (includeing Type-1, Type-2, and Type-3) PCR for Wastewater samples
	Turnaround Time
Qualitative (Presence/Absence)	Same Day§, Next Day, Standard 3-business day, Saturday§§
Quantitative (RNA copies)	Same Day§, Next Day, Standard 3-business day, Saturday§§

¹ Prices listed above do not include sampling supplies. COVID-19 Swab kits must be used for PCR COVID-19 sampling. Call our office if you need to order air cassette and swab kit.

^§ For same-day analysis, samples must be received at the lab by 10:30am using either FedEx Priority Overnight, UPS Next Day Air or courier delivery. Due to long processing time for wastewater samples, the report might be issued late in the day. 

^§§ For Saturday analysis, you must contact our office for Saturday delivery/pick-up arrangement to make sure that your   samples are in our lab for the analysis.

 

PCR Analysis
Real-time PCR Analyses for bulk, dust, swab, water, food, dairy, poultry, fish and beverage samples*
PCR-001	Legionella bacteria and L. pneumophila
PCR-001A	Add-on to PCR-001: L. pneumophila serogroup1
PCR-002	Salmonella species bacteria
PCR-003	Listeria species bacteria
PCR-004	Listeria monocytogenes
PCR-005	Escherichia coli 0157:H7
PCR-006	Escherichia coli (non-0157 shiga toxin-producing, STEC)
PCR-007	Enterococcus (EPA Method #1609-2013)

* Please call the lab before collecting and shipping PCR samples. The Real-time PCR analyses are based on Bio-Rad's system that is certified or validated by AOAC, NF Validation, Health Canada, and/or NordVal.

 

 

*For Same-Day services on Weekends or Holidays, there is a minimum requirement of five (5) samples and an additional 30% surcharge to the listed same-day prices. Not all services can be performed same day.

Analyses by Microscopic Techniques
Code	Description
P001	Spore counting for air samples
P003	Microscopic examination of bulk or tape-lift samples
P004	Wood decay evaluation of wood product samples
P005	Dust characterization of dust samples
P005M	Dust Mite Presence/Absence from dust samples
Mycological (Culture) Analyses
Code	Air Samples
P006	Culturable fungi @25ºC, with ID to species except for basidiomycetes, Cladosporium & Penicillium
P007	Culturable fungi on MEA @25ºC, with ID to species including Cladosporium & Penicillium
P008	Culturable thermotolerant fungi on MEA @37ºC, with ID to species including Penicillium
	Bulk, Dust, Swab, Water samples
P009	MEA @25ºC, with ID to species except for basidiomycetes, Cladosporium & Penicillium
P010	MEA @25ºC, with ID to species including Cladosporium & Penicillium
P011	MEA @37ºC, thermotolerant fungi with ID to species including Penicillium
P012	MEA & CMA @25ºC, with ID to species except for basidiomycetes, Cladosporium & Penicillium
P013	MEA & CMA @25ºC, with ID to species including Cladosporium & Penicillium
P014	MEA & DG18 @25ºC, with ID to species except for basidiomycetes, Cladosporium & Penicillium
P015	MEA & DG18 @25ºC, with ID to species including Cladosporium & Penicillium
P016	MEA, CMA & DG18 @25ºC, with ID to species except for basidiomycetes, Cladosporium & Penicillium
P017	MEA, CMA & DG18 @25ºC, with ID to species including Cladosporium & Penicillium
P012-P017, substitution for MEA @37ºC, thermotolerant fungi with ID to species including Penicillium, can be arranged upon request
Mycological Forensic Analyses
Code	Combination of Microscopic and Culture analyses
P019	Dust samples Spore counting & culturable fungi on MEA @25ºC, with ID to species including Cladosporium & Penicillium
P019A	Bulk samples Direct examination & culturable fungi on 2 media (MEA, CMA, or DG18) @25ºC OR Direct examination & culturable fungi on MEA at two media (25ºC & 37ºC) with ID to species including Cladosporium & Penicillium
P020	Wood product samples Wood decay evaluation & culturable wood decay fungi and fungal flora on MEA @25ºC, with ID to species including Cladosporium & Penicillium
Bacteriological (Culture) Analyses
Code	Air Samples
P022	Culturable bacteria @25ºC, with partial ID to genera or groups
P023	Culturable thermophilic bacteria & actinomycetes @55ºC
P024	Staphylococcus bacteria quantification (FDA BAM Method)
P024A	Add-On: Staphylococcus, coagulase positive/negative test (FDA BAM Method)
P038	Anaerobic culturable Clostridium difficile @37ºC (CCFA medium)
Code	Bulk, Dust, Swab, Water samples
P025	Culturable bacteria on TSA @25ºC, with partial ID to genera or groups
P026	Culturable thermophilic bacteria & actinomycetes @55ºC
Combination of Mycological and Bacteriological Analyses for bulk, dust, swab, water
P027	Culturable fungi (MEA @25º, with ID to species except for basidiomycetes, Cladosporium & Penicillium) and bacteria (TSA @25ºC, with partial ID to genera or groups)
P028	Culturable fungi (MEA @25º, with ID to species including Cladosporium & Penicillium) and bacteria (TSA @25ºC, with partial ID to genera or groups)
Specialty Bacteriological Analyses for air, bulk, dust, swab, water
P029	Total coliform, fecal coliform and E. coli (presence/absence test)
P031	Legionella bacteria (CDC method), ID to species or group with quantitation, swab or water samples
P031A	Legionella bacteria (ISO-NYS method), detection and quantitation, swab or water samples
P031B	Legionella bacteria presence/absence only (modified CDC method), swab or water samples
P031C	Legionella bacteria, (CDC method) ID to species or group with quantitation, Air sample on BCYE w/GPVC
P033	Pseudomonas aeruginosa, with quantitation
P034	Heterotrophic Plate Count
P035	Staphylococcus bacteria quantification (FDA BAM Method)
P035A	Add-On: Staphylococcus, coagulase positive/negative test (FDA BAM Method)
USP797 Specific Analysis
Mycological (Culture) Analyses
Codes for Combination of Microscopic and Culture analyses
Code	Air & Contact Samples
P006USP	USP797(2008): Culturable fungi on MEA, incubate @26-30ºC for 5-7days, colony counts & genus ID
Code	Swab samples
P009USP	USP797(2008): Plating & Culture of fungi on MEA, incubate @26-30ºC for 5-7days, colony counts & & genus ID
Bacteriological (Culture) Analyses
Code	Air & Contact Samples
P022USP	USP797(2008): Culturable bacteria on TSA, incubate @30-35ºC for 48-72hrs, colony counts & presence of gram-negative rods & Staphylococcus coagulase positive/negative test
P022ID	Add-On: Staphylococcus coagulase positive/negative test
Code	Swab Samples
P025USP	USP797(2008): Culturable bacteria on TSA, incubate @30-35ºC for 48-72hrs, colony counts & presence of gram-negative rods & Staphylococcus coagulase positive/negative test
P025ID	Add-On: Staphylococcus coagulase positive/negative test
Code	Gloved Fingertip Samples
P036	USP797(2008): Culturable bacteria on TSA with additive, incubate @30-35ºC for 48-72hrs, colony counts only, 2 separate plates required (left hand & right hand)
Code	Media Fill Samples
P037	USP797(2008): Microbial growth on 3% TSA solution, incubate @25ºC for 7 days & 30-35ºC for 7 days, reporting visible turbidity or manifestation of growth

A Guide to the selection and use of analyses on Prestige’s Analytical list.
This list is composed of analyses by individual code. Each analysis is discussed individually. In real practices, combinations of two or more analyses are recommended and necessary in investigations or remediation QA samplings to make professionally and scientifically wise decisions, because each analysis provides only a section or a fraction of the microbiological or mycological picture of the sampled environment. Environmental professionals are encouraged to understand and review their needs for each project and decide what to sample and test. You are always welcome to call us to discuss your needs.

Analyses by Microscopic Techniques

P001 Spore counting from air samples is an easy tool that can provide quick turnaround results in an environmental assessment for mold contamination. We recommend to stick with several well known and well documented sampling equipments, such as Burkard™ and Allergenco™ samplers, or devices, such as AllergencoD™ and Air-O-Cell™. These samplers and devices collect airborne particles, including mold spores, onto a sticky slide. The slide can be prepared and analyzed under an optical compound microscope. Users are strongly recommended to understand the pros and cons of using such sampling and analysis. The detected spores are presumptively identified at best and their viability is unknown. This means spores identified as Aspergillus/Penicillium may look like but not necessarily be Aspergillus and Penicillium at all. Most laboratories analyze and count approximately 25% of the sample trace. The reported concentrations have implied standard deviations (SDs), which are typically not reported. The SDs can vary between a few percentage points to over a few hundred percents, depending on the quality of the sample (dust and background loading), density of spores (low v. heavy loading), stop counting rules or estimation of a heavy spore load, and laboratory analyst. With such uncertainties, interpretation of results should be performed with great care. Negative results are often inclusive, particularly when a small sample number is collected. Please consult our technical document for information on such result interpretation. Spore counting is useful when Stachybotrys spores may be present and in mold remediation situations when biocides are applied. Dead, damaged or unculturable spores will not be recovered by culturable methods. Spore counting will detect dead, damaged or unculturable spores.

P003 Microscopic examination of bulk or tape lift samples for mold and fungi is a very good tool to confirm and document mold growth in an environment. However, the results are qualitative or semi-quantitative. Density of mold growth is often described using different terminology by different labs. The results also do not indicate viability of the fungi and their spores. Good laboratories with experienced and highly trained analysts can provide indications on whether the fungal growth may be old or dead. Please see Prestige’s technical document on how such information is observed. Another important piece of information provided in Prestige results is the presence of mites, insects, their fecal particles, or any combinations. The presence of such organisms is indicative of long-term water damage and mold growth. For those interested in such information, please consult the references (1-3) below.

P004 Wood decay evaluation is designed to determine whether wood samples from a wood-structured building may have wood decay due to long-term moisture issues and fungal growth. Wood decay evaluation is often overlooked by environmental professionals in their assessment of fungal growth and contamination in a wood-framed building. This analysis can help an environmental professional to determine whether the building has a recent or long-term moisture problem.

P005 Dust characterization is a useful tool to determine components of accumulated dust in a building and where they may be from. Our scientific & technical advisor is the first scientist to use such analysis and understand its importance in building diagnosis. A scientific paper based on the USEPA funded study was published in 1992 (4). Our knowledge has since further expanded.

Mycological (culture) analyses

Culturable fungi for air samples

P006 & P007 Culturable fungi recovered on MEA plates incubated at 25ºC (room temperature) can provide useful information on the conditions of the sampled indoor environment, particularly if the fungi are properly and accurate identified to species. For those interested in full speciation including Cladosporium and Penicillium, P007 is the code to use. Results of this analysis can complement well with P001 results. Andersen N6 single stage sampler is the most commonly used equipment. We strongly recommend MEA medium for such sampling. Other media, such as CMA and DG18, are used for special situation. CMA is suitable for recovery of Stachybotrys chartarum, while DG18 is for xerophilic fungi.

P008 Thermotolerant fungi, which can grow at 37ºC, can potentially grow in the human body and cause infection. A variety of thermotolerant fungi, including many Aspergillus species, can easily be recovered on MEA incubated at 37ºC. Samples must be stored and shipped on ice at approximately 4ºC to prevent germination of mesophilic spores, which may interfere with the germination and growth of thermotolerant fungi. This analysis should be considered when sampling in hospitals, health care facilities, or indoor environments where immune-deficient people may reside.

Culturable fungi for bulk, dust, swab, water

P009-P017 Culturable fungi can be recovered and grown on a variety of media. MEA is a general purpose fungal isolation and identification medium commonly used by mycologists. There are many formulations of MEA medium. We use the one most suitable for the recovery & identification of fungi based on our mycologist’s practical and academic experience. However, some fungi can grow better on other media. CMA has low nutrient but a slightly higher water activity and is used in the recovery and identification of Stachybotrys chartarum. DG18 contains 18% glycerol to reduce water activity. Therefore, it is routinely used in the recovery of xerophilic fungi. MEA plus 20 or 40% sugar is sometime used for xerophilic fungi. A combination of MEA, CMA and DG18 covers a broad spectrum of fungi that can be found in the indoor environment. Environmental consultants should consider their needs of each project by selecting appropriate analysis. If there is any uncertainty, contact our office. Please also reference discussions under P006, P007 and P008 for decision on reasons for full speciation and for incubation at 37ºC.

Mycological Forensic Analyses

Combination of Microscopic and Culture analyses

P019 Bulk samples with visible mold growth can be analyzed by direct examination and culturing. Direct examination provides detection, confirmation and partial identification of “fungal growth” or other organisms (such as mites and insects) on samples. Culturing provides concentrations of viable fungi, proper and accurate identification of detected fungi, and confirms viability of fungi. The combined results can be a useful tool in a forensic investigation.

P020 Wood decay evaluation by microscopy (as in P004) provides useful information on the presence of wood decay fungi, confirmation of wood decay and degree of wood decay. In decayed wood, many other fungi may inhabit the wood with wood decay fungi. By including culturing, other fungi in the sample can be recovered and identified. Wood decay fungi may also be recovered for identification, if necessary. The combined results provide more useful information in a forensic investigation.

Bacteriological Analyses

Culturable bacteria for air samples

P022 Culturable bacteria analysis can provide additional information when the bacterial population is broken into species, genera or groups. Elevated human-associated bacteria levels, such as Micrococcus and Staphylococcus, are signals of crowded conditions, human activities, poor ventilation, poor hygiene and maintenance, or any combinations. Elevated gram negative bacteria may indicate moisture issues or soiled conditions. The presence of E. coli is a sign of sewage or fecal contamination from humans or animals.

P023 Culturable thermophilic bacteria and actinomycetes are indicators of composting or long-term moisture conditions. They have been associated with diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis of building occupants. They may be found indoors in poorly maintained air-conditioner, wood products (particularly OSB wood) subject to long-term water problems, or soiled carpets. Naturally, they are from soils rich in organic matter or composted mulch.

P024 Staphylococcus bacteria quantification is for the detection and enumeration of Staphylococcus bacteria. Staphylococcus is a normal inhabitant of the skin and mucous membranes in the nose of a healthy human. Staphylococcus aureus is infectious to both humans and animals and can be spread through contaminated surfaces, through the air and through people. Approximately 30% of the normal healthy population is affected by S. aureus as it asymptomatically colonizes on the skin of human hosts. Though some host colonization can be benign, a puncture or break in the skin can prompt this bacterium to enter a wound and cause infections. Staphylococcus aureus is highly vulnerable to destruction by heat treatment and nearly all sanitizing agents. Thus, the presence of this bacterium or its enterotoxins in processed foods or on food processing equipment is generally an indication of poor sanitation. S. aureus can cause severe food poisoning. It has been identified as the causative agent in many food poisoning outbreaks.

P024A Add-on: Staphylococcus coagulase positive/negative test is to distinguish coagulase-positive Staphylococcus including S. aureus, S. delphini, S. hyicus, S. intermedius, S. lutrae, S. pseudintermedius, and S. schleiferi subsp. Coagulans and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus includes S. epidermidis, S. saprophyticus, S. lugdunensis, S. schleiferi, and S. caprae.

Culturable bacteria for bulk, dust, swab, water

P025 Culturable bacteria analysis can provide additional information when the bacterial population is broken into species, genera or groups. Elevated human-associated bacteria levels, such as Micrococcus and Staphylococcus, are signals of crowded conditions, human activities, poor ventilation, poor hygiene and maintenance, or any combinations. Elevated gram negative bacteria may indicate moisture issues or soiled conditions. The presence of E. coli is a sign of sewage or fecal contamination from humans or animals.

P026 Culturable airborne thermophilic bacteria and actinomycetes are indicators of composting or long-term moisture conditions. They have been associated with diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis of building occupants. They may be found indoors in poorly maintained air-conditioner, wood products (particularly OSB wood) subject to long-term water problems, or soiled carpets. Naturally, they are from soils rich in organic matter or composted mulch. Sample plates must be shipped on ice at approximately 4ºC.

Combination of Mycological and Bacteriological Analyses

P027 This analysis combines P006 and P021.The results give a broader picture of microbiological status of the sampled environment.

P028 This analysis combines P007 and P022. The results give a broader picture of microbiological status of the sampled environment. Additional breakdown of fungal and bacterial taxa offers more useful information as discussed in P007 and P022.

Specialty Bacteriological Analyses

P029 In an investigation for sewage and fecal contamination, this analysis provides a useful indication, to assist an investigator, to determine the presence of sewage and fecal microbes. Fecal coliform bacteria are more likely associated with sewage or fecal matter of warm-blooded animals. Total coliform bacteria may include bacteria from other sources. Using IDEXX Colisure we can detect coliforms and E.coli simultaneously. This test detects a single viable coliform or E.coli per sample. Fecal coliform confirmation is performed on total coliform positive samples which are E.coli negative. In 2004, Enterococcus spp. took the place of fecal coliform as the new federal standard for water quality at public beaches. It is believed to provide a higher correlation than fecal coliform, with many of the human pathogens often found in city sewage.

P031 Legionella bacteria are well documented to cause legionellosis (Legionnaire disease and Pontiac fever). Water samples are the primary choice of sample collection, followed by swab samples. For potable water, a 250ml to 1000ml sample is recommended. The CDC states “The volume of water you collect may depend on the source type (potable vs. non-potable) or condition (detectable disinfectant residual vs. visible debris and no detectable disinfectant residual). Typically, a 250 ml sample is sufficient for routine testing. Larger sample volumes and other sample types, such as swabs or ice, may provide additional information for at-risk facilities.” For non-potable water, a 250 ml sample is recommended. Sample processing is based on the CDC method. Positive colonies are identified to species or groups using the direct fluorescence assay (DFA). Culture and DFA is the gold standard for Legionella identification. This analysis is recommended for general, proactive (non-outbreak situation) sampling and in an out-break situations, in hospitals, health care facilities, office & commercial buildings with cooling towers and large plumbing systems, or residential buildings. Prestige is a CDC ELITE certified laboratory since 2009.

P031A Legionella bacteria analysis via ISO 11731:2017, Water quality-Enumeration of Legionella. This method is required for samples submitted from New York. This is a culture method and positive colonies are identified to species or groups using the direct fluorescence assay (DFA). This analysis is recommended for general, proactive (non-outbreak situation) sampling and in an out-break situations, in hospitals, health care facilities, office & commercial buildings with cooling towers and large plumbing systems, or residential buildings. Prestige is a NYSDOH certified laboratory for the analysis of Legionella. Lab ID#12057.

P031B Legionella bacteria presence/absence only (modified CDC method), swab or water samples. This analysis does not provide the direct fluorescence assay, DFA, identification of any positive samples detected.

P031C Legionella bacteria, CDC Method, ID to species or group with quantitation of air samples on BCYE w/GPVC.

P033 Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative, environmental bacterium commonly found in stagnant water, biofilm (or slime) or wet, damp areas. It is known to cause human infections. Sampling and testing for this microbe is recommended when stagnant water is common in an environment. Stagnant water sources can include a drain pan of a HVAC, humidifier reservoir, fire-suppression system, or a dead leg of a plumbing system.

P034 Heterotrophic Plate Count is a procedure for estimating the number of live, culturable heterotrophic bacteria in water and for measuring changes in swimming pools or during water treatment and distribution.

P035 Bulk, dust, swab and water samples can be processed and analyzed for the detection and quantification of Staphylococcus bacteria. Staphylococcus is a normal inhabitant of the skin and mucous membranes in the nose of a healthy human. Staphylococcus aureus is infectious to both humans and animals and can be spread through contaminated surfaces, through the air and through people. Approximately 30% of the normal healthy population is affected by S. aureus as it asymptomatically colonizes on the skin of human hosts. Though some host colonization can be benign, a puncture or break in the skin can prompt this bacterium to enter a wound and cause infections. Staphylococcus aureus is highly vulnerable to destruction by heat treatment and nearly all sanitizing agents. Thus, the presence of this bacterium or its enterotoxins in processed foods or on food processing equipment is generally an indication of poor sanitation. S. aureus can cause severe food poisoning. It has been identified as the causative agent in many food poisoning outbreaks.

P035A Add-on: Staphylococcus coagulase positive/negative test is to distinguish coagulase-positive Staphylococcus including S. aureus, S. delphini, S. hyicus, S. intermedius, S. lutrae, S. pseudintermedius, and S. schleiferi subsp. Coagulans and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus includes S. epidermidis, S. saprophyticus, S. lugdunensis, S. schleiferi, and S. caprae.

USP797 USP developed standards for preparing compounded sterile medications to reduce risks such as contamination, infection, and ensure the quality and safety of the products produced.

- P006USP Culturable airborne fungi recovered on MEA plates can provide useful information on the conditions of the sampled indoor environment.

- P009USP Culturable fungi can be recovered from swab samples and grown on MEA plates.

- P022USP Culturable airborne bacteria analysis can provide information of bacterial population, of colony counts, of the presence of gram-negative rods & of Staphylococcus. Incubated @ 30-35°C for 48-72hrs.

- P022ID Add-On: Staphylococcus coagulase positive/negative test.

- P025USP Culturable bacteria can be recovered from swab samples and grown on TSA plates. Incubated @ 30-35°C for 48-72hrs.

- P025ID Add-On: Staphylococcus coagulase positive/negative test.

- P036 Glove fingertip sampling is used to evaluate competency of personnel in performing hand hygiene and garbing procedures in addition to educating compounding personnel on proper work practices. Fingertip sampling should be performed on TSA plates. Incubated @ 30-35°C for 48-72hrs.

- P037 Aseptic media-fill testing is used to qualify the aseptic technique of compounding personnel or processes and to ensure that the process used are able to produce a sterile product without microbiological contamination. During the test, a microbiological growth medium, such as trypticase soy broth, is substituted for the actual drug product to simulate a mixture compounding.

Molecular Analysis (PCR testing)

PCR-001 Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) detects the presence of a specific sequence found within the Legionella 5S rRNA gene and mip gene indicates the presence of a Legionella species and Legionella pneumophila DNA. qPCR provides a powerful screening tool for the rapid Legionella detection in environmental samples. It does not distinguish between living and dead and/or viable but non-culturable cells. Therefore, the PCR method can rapidly identify potential sources, facilitating disinfection processes and help to prevent further exposures. There is no scientific conversion factor between the quantification in qPCR and the number of colony forming units in culture testing.

PCR-001A Add-on: To detect the specific gene of Legionella pneumophila SG-1.

PCR-002 Salmonella is one of the major causes of foodborne illnesses. Salmonella PCR is used primarily for environmental surveillance testing. If a Salmonella PCR is requested on an enteric sample, both a bacterial culture and PCR are required to increase the testing sensitivity from the enrichment process.

PCR-003 Detection of Listeria spp. in food and environmental samples.

PCR-004 Listeria monocytogenes is an important food-borne pathogen and is widely tested for in food, environmental and clinical samples. Using real-time PCR allows rapid and accurate confirmation of presumptive isolates.

PCR-005 Identification of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), including E. coli O157:H7, are responsible for numerous foodborne outbreaks annually worldwide. E. coli O157:H7can cause life-threating complications, such as bloody diarrhea (hemolytic colitis) and hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS). Rapid identification of Escherichia coli O157:H7 is important for patient management and for prompt epidemiological investigations.

PCR-006 Identification of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli non-O157:H7 STECs, which can cause life-threating complications such as bloody diarrhea (hemolytic colitis) and hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS). Rapid identification of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli non-O157:H7 is important for patient management and for prompt epidemiological investigations.

PCR-007 EPA Method 1609 describes a qPCR procedure for the measurement of large subunit ribosomal RNA (lsrRNA, 23S rRNA) target gene sequences (target sequences) from all known species of enterococci bacteria in water.

SARS-CoV-2 Detect SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater, air samples and swab samples (environmental surfaces). Swab samples can be used on high-touched surfaces, such as door handles, keypads, etc. Wastewater surveillance captures presence of SARS-CoV-2 shed by people with and without symptoms. This allows wastewater surveillance to serve as an early warning that COVID-19 is spreading in a community

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