What is a Bacterial Air Sampler LMBAS-A100?

A bacterial air sampler is a portable microbial air monitoring instrument used to collect airborne microorganisms on agar plates for CFU (colony-forming unit) analysis in controlled environments.

Quick Answer

What is Labmate LMBAS-A100 used for?

It is used for microbial air quality monitoring in controlled environments where contamination control is required.

Key applications:

• Cleanroom microbial monitoring

• Pharmaceutical environmental monitoring

• Hospital sterile area assessment

• Biotechnology laboratory testing

• Food and beverage hygiene validation

• Environmental air quality studies

Why is microbial air sampling important?

Microbial air sampling helps identify airborne contamination that cannot be seen or measured using particle counters alone.

It supports:

• Contamination control programs

• Aseptic area validation

• Regulatory compliance documentation

• Environmental risk assessment

How does Labmate LMBAS-A100 work? 

Step 1: Air Sampling

A controlled air volume is drawn into the system.

Step 2: Airflow Control

Air passes through a calibrated perforated impact head.

Step 3: Microbial Collection

Airborne microorganisms impact onto agar plates.

Step 4: Incubation

Plates are incubated under laboratory conditions.

Step 5: Colony Growth

Microorganisms grow into visible colonies.

Step 6: CFU Calculation

Results are reported as CFU/m³ (colony-forming units per cubic meter).

Where is Labmate LMBAS-A100 used?

• Pharmaceutical cleanrooms

• Microbiology laboratories

• Hospital operation theatres

• Sterile processing departments

• Biotechnology production units

• Environmental monitoring programs

How to choose Labmate LMBAS-A100?

Choose this system when you need:

• Portable microbial air monitoring

• Standard 90 mm agar plate sampling

• USB-based data recording

• Controlled airflow accuracy

• Routine environmental monitoring workflows

Core Technical Capabilities

• Fixed 100 L/min air flow sampling

• Adjustable volume: 100–3000 L

• Compatible with 90 mm Petri dishes

• USB data export support

• LCD sampling display

• Rechargeable lithium battery

• Low airflow safety stop system

Technical Specifications

• Flow Rate: 100 L/min

• Sampling Volume: 100–3000 L

• Operating Temperature: –20°C to +50°C

• Battery Life: >10 hours

• Weight: 1.5 kg

• Noise Level: <60 dB(A)

• Material: Anodized aluminum

Alternative Monitoring Systems

• Particle Counter → non-viable particles

• Slit-to-Agar Sampler → continuous microbial collection

• Compressed Air Sampler → gas system monitoring

• Surface Air Sampler → surface contamination analysis

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q1. What does Labmate LMBAS-A100 measure?

       It measures viable airborne microorganisms collected on agar media for CFU analysis.

Q2. What is CFU?

       CFU (colony-forming unit) represents the number of viable microorganisms in air volume.

Q3. How is it different from a particle counter?

       A bacterial air sampler measures living microorganisms, while a particle counter measures non-living particles.

Q4. What flow rate does it use?

       It uses a calibrated 100 L/min airflow for consistent sampling.

Q5.  Is it portable?

        Yes, it is designed for handheld and field-based microbial sampling.

Q6. How are results analyzed?

       Samples are incubated and colonies are counted to determine CFU/m³.

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Compliance Standards

Supports microbial monitoring aligned with:

• ISO 14698

• GMP environmental monitoring

• Cleanroom validation protocols

• Healthcare sterile air assessment systems