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Integrated airborne substance collection and detection system

  • US 20080048874A1
  • Filed: 08/24/2006
  • Published: 02/28/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A detection apparatus to detect the presence of one or more different types of particles, the detection apparatus comprises:

  • a. a first level detection device configured to interrogate ambient air for the presence of one or more different types of airborne biological particles, wherein the first level detection device is further configured to generate a trigger signal in response to detecting one or more of the different types of airborne biological particles;

    b. a fluid interface configured to receive airborne particles within the ambient air and to output a fluid sample including the particles; and

    c. a second level detection device configured to receive the fluid sample in response to the trigger signal and to confirm the presence of the one or more different types of biological particles using an immuno assay.

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