{"product_id":"sampling-and-analysis-9780471730934","title":"Sampling and Analysis","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth a comprehensive guide to the state of the science and a useful reference for practicing professionals, this book:* Provides sound scientific fundamentals along with an in-depth practical approach to dealing with microbial contamination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Provides a comprehensive, reasonably-priced, up-to-date and practical guide and reference source for a wide range of professionals.\" (\u003ci\u003eMicrobiology Today\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2008)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREFACE.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTRIBUTORS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGICAL GROWTH AND CONTAMINATION INDOORS\u003c\/b\u003e (Chin S. Yang and Patricia A. Heinsohn).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2. Health Effects of Indoor Fungal and Bacterial Growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3. Team and Individual Expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4. Approach of This Book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5. Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. CONDUCTING BUILDING MOLD INVESTIGATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e (Patricia A. Heinsohn).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2. Baseline Investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1. Physical Inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1.1. Visual Inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1.2. Documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1.3. Moisture and Moisture Mapping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2. Sampling Design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2.1. Air Sampling Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2.2. Selection of Air Sampling Instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2.3. Air Sampling Flowrate, Pump Calibration, and Sampling Duration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2.4. Number of Indoor and Outdoor Air Samples, Air Sampling Locations, and Order of Sampling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2.5. Sampling Techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2.6. Surface Sampling Techniques and Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2.7. Laboratory Selection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2.8. Prior Notification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3. Destructive Testing Investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4. Sampling during Mold Remediation Oversight and Clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5. Conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. MICROBIOLOGICAL SAMPLING STRATEGIES IN INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e (Philip R. Morey).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2. Sampling Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3. Spatial or Location Variables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4. Temporal (Time) Variables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5. Indoor\/Outdoor Comparisons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6. Complaint and Noncomplaint Zones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7. Source and Air Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8. Bulk Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9. Dust Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10. Surface Sampling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.11. Culture Plate Impactions and Liquid Impingers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.12. Spore Trap Samplers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.13. Sampling by Filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.14. Conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. MICROSCOPIC ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR FUNGI\u003c\/b\u003e (De-Wei Li, Chin S. Yang, and F. Harrington).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2. Principles and Usage of Microscopes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.1. Microscopes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.2. Microscope Objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.3. Photomicrographic Accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3. Aseptic Technique and Biosafety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4. Sample Preparation for Spore Count.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5. Materials Needed for Preparing Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6. Staining and Mounting Techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7. Procedures for Identification and Quantification of Spore Traps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8. Techniques for Spore Count Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9. Background Particulates (Nonspore Miscellaneous Materials).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10. Limits of Detection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11. Data Presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.12. Variation of Replications and Duplications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.13. Sample Preparation for Direct Examination or from Cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.13.1. Bulk Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.13.2. Bulk Dust Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.13.3. Swab Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.13.4. Tape Lift Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.13.5. Culture Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.14. Evaluation of Fungal Infestation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.15. Training of Microscopy Analysts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.16. Quality Assurance\/Quality Control Procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.17. WEB Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. CULTURE-BASED ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR INVESTIGATION OF INDOOR FUNGI\u003c\/b\u003e (Florence Q. Wu).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1. Advantages and Limitations of Culture-Based Analytical Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2. Factors Influencing the Results of Culture-Based Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1. Ecological Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2. Viability of Fungal Spores.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3. Selection of Culture Media.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.4. Concentration Variations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.5. Sampler Performance, Sampling Time, and Culture Preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.6. Experience of the Analyst.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3. Culturable Sampling Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1. Air Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2. Surface Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3. Bulk Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4. Dust Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4. Sample Preparation Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5. Identification of Filamentous Fungi.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6. Data Reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7. Data Interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8. Laboratory Quality Assurance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. AIRBORNE BACTERIA IN INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e (Linda D. Stetzenbach).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2. Bacterial Aerosols.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3. Selected Bacteria-Associated Health Effects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4. Analysis of Samples for Airborne Bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5. Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. GENETICS-BASED ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR BACTERIA AND FUNGI IN THE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT\u003c\/b\u003e (Richard A. Haugland and Stephen J. Vesper).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2. Genetics-Based Analytical Techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1. In Vitro Nucleic Acid Amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2. Hybridization Probes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3. Nucleic Acid Sequencing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.4. Microbial Strain Typing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3. Applications of Genetics-based Methods for Indoor Microbiological Analyses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.1. Detection of Pathogenic, Allergenic, and Toxigenic Bacteria and Fungi Using Nucleic Amplification and Hybridization Probe Techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2. Microbial Strain Typing and Identification by Nucleic Acid Sequencing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4. Quality Control\/Quality Assurance and other Challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5. Outlook for the Future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. WOOD IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT—CONDITIONS FOR MOLD AND DECAY\u003c\/b\u003e (Susan E. Anagnost).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2. Molds and Wood Decay Fungi.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3. Moisture Requirements for Growth of Molds and Wood Decay Fungi.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4. Water and Wood—Relative Humidity versus Moisture Content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.1. Wood Moisture Content and the Fiber Saturation Point.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5. Moisture Requirements for Fungal Growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.1. Moisture Requirements for Wood Decay Fungi.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.2. Moisture Requirements for Mold Fungi.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6. The Effect of Changing Moisture and Temperature Conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7. Susceptibility of Building Materials to Mold.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.1. Visible versus Concealed Mold.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8. The Effects of Building Design and Construction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9. Techniques for Assessment of Wood Decay and Mold in Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9.1. Nondestructive Testing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9.2. Destructive Testing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10. Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. USE OF STATISTICAL TOOLS FOR DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF INDOOR MICROORGANISMS\u003c\/b\u003e (Stella M. Tsai).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Descriptive Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Correlation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 t-test and Nonparametric Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.1. Using t-test to Test Differences between Two Means (Two Groups of Samples).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.2. Nonparametric Test for Two Groups of Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Chi-Square Statistics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. ECOLOGY OF FUNGI IN THE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT\u003c\/b\u003e (Chin S. Yang and De-Wei Li).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2. Factors Affecting Fungal Growth Indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.1. Biotic Factors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.2. Abiotic Factors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.3. Interactions Between Temperature, Moisture, and Fungi Indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3. Ecological Interactions Between Fungi and Environmental Factors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.1. Indoor Fungal Ecology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2. Specific Ecological Niche of Some Common Indoor Fungi.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4. Release and Dispersal of Fungal Spores.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1. Fungal Spore Types and Their Release.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.2. Fungal Spore Dispersal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5. Conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. A RETROSPECTIVE AND FORENSIC APPROACH TO ASSESSMENT OF FUNGAL GROWTH IN THE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT\u003c\/b\u003e (Chin S. Yang).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2. Microbial Forensics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3. Rationales and Mycological Backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4. Other Signs and Information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5. Case Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6. Conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. MICROBIAL REMEDIATION IN NONINDUSTRIAL INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e (Philip R. Morey).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2. Mold Remediation Principles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3. Mold Removal Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4. Dust Control during Mold Remediation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5. Air Sampling for Molds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6. Clearance by Measurement of Residual Dust.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7. HVAC System Mold Remediation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8. Remediation of Room Contents in Moldy Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9. Quality Assurance during Mold Remediation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.10. Microbial Remediation of Legionellas and Biofilms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.11. Remediation of Sewage Contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX COMMON AIRBORNE AND INDOOR FUNGI AND THEIR SPORES\u003c\/b\u003e (De-Wei Li).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINDEX.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53515432001879,"sku":"9780471730934","price":95.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sampling-and-analysis-9780471730934","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}