Videos
Watch these videos to see representative examples demonstrating the use of various biodetection technologies
| PNNL HazMat Demonstration Using an Immunoassay to Screen Suspicious Powders for Potential Biothreats Handheld use of a commercially available handheld immunoassay for screening a powder sample is demonstrated. The personal protective equipment (PPE) shown is for demonstration purposes. Actual required PPE will depend on the specific situation. |
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| PNNL HazMat Demonstration Using a Polymerase Chain Reaction System to Screen Suspicious Powders Use of a commercially available polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system for screening a powder sample is demonstrated. The personal protective equipment (PPE) shown is for demonstration purposes. Actual required PPE will depend on the specific situation. |
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| PNNL HazMat Demonstration Using a Protein Test to Screen Suspicious Powders Use of a commercially available protein and pH test kit for screening a powder sample is demonstrated. The personal protective equipment (PPE) shown is for demonstration purposes. Actual required PPE will depend on the specific situation. |
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| PNNL Demonstration of ASTM E2458-10 Suspicious Powder Collection for Potential Biothreats The Georgia 4th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (4th WMD-CST) demonstrates the ASTM International (formerly known as American Society for Testing and Materials) standard practice for bulk sample collection and swab sample collection of visible powders suspected of being biothreat agents from nonporous surfaces. Note that this is only a demonstration and required personal protective equipment (PPE) is not being worn. |
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The personal protective equipment (PPE) shown are not necessarily what should be worn to ensure your safety. Appropriate PPE must be determined by each user or responding organization depending on the situation.
Product components, performance, specifications, pricing, proper use etc. may have changed since this video was created in 2014 and will likely continue to change over time. Always consult the manufacturer for the latest product specifications and proper use.