Research Article

Development of a Bioaerosol Sampling Method for Airborne Pathogen Detection with Focus on SARS-CoV-2

Table 2

Description of samples taken in the validation phase experiments in the residence of the subject who tested positive for COVID-19.

DaySample IDCoriolis μ locationSubject’s position/activity

1 (positive control)House # 01Office deskSeated at 2 m distance from the Coriolis μ and engaged in continuous speech during sampling
House # 02
House # 03Office deskSeated at 20 cm distance from the Coriolis μ and engaged in continuous speech during sampling
House # 04
House # 05Office deskSame conditions as above (20 cm distance and talking) but sampling cup reused from previous sampling, after rinsing with sterile water + ethanol

2 (negative control)House # 06Bedroom (occupied overnight, unoccupied during sampling)Subject absent
House # 07Living room (occupied by PCR-negative partner of subject)Subject absent
House # 08Office deskSeated at 2 m distance from the Coriolis μ and engaged in continuous speech during sampling
House # 09Office deskSeated at 20 cm distance from the Coriolis μ and engage in continuous speech during sampling
House # 10Office deskSame conditions as above (20 cm distance and talking) but sampling cup reused from previous sampling, after rinsing with sterile water + ethanol