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2019
Evaluation of Analytical Methods for the Detection of Bacillus Anthracis Spores: Compatibility with Real-World Samples Collected from Outdoor and Subway Surfaces
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Aug 20, 2019]
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Aug 20, 2019]
This effort sought to assess the impact of potential real-world interferents (RWIs) present in Sponge-Stick and Vacuum Cassettes (VCF) samples on current culture and molecular analysis methods. Having an assessment of the impact, if any, will help EPA understand limitations of th...
PROTOCOL FOR DETECTION OF FRANCISELLA TULARENSIS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLES DURING THE REMEDIATION PHASE OF A TULAREMIA INCIDENT
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 01, 2019]
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 01, 2019]
Francisella tularensis, the bacterium that causes Tularemia infection, is a high-priority bioterrorism agent. There is no step‐by‐step analytical protocol for detection of Francisella tularensis in environmental samples that can be used by the EPA’s Environmental Response Laborat...
SAMPLE ANALYSIS OF NATIVE AIR FILTERS FOR CHARACTERIZATION AND EXTENT MAPPING OF BIOLOGICAL INCIDENTS
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Aug 30, 2019]
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Aug 30, 2019]
Following a biological contamination incident, the spatial extent of the contamination should be determined using established sampling and analytical methods such as culture or RV-PCR. A previous study demonstrated that a sampling strategy involving native air samplers could be i...
2018
Direct aqueous injection of the fluoroacetate anion in potable water for analysis by liquid chromatography tandem mass-spectrometry
(JOURNAL) [Published : Oct 29, 2018]
(JOURNAL) [Published : Oct 29, 2018]
Journal Article describes the analysis of sodium fluoroacetate by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry. Four different drinking waters contaminated with the target analyte were evaluated.
Sample Collection Information Document for Chemicals, Radiochemicals and Biotoxins - Companion to Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) 2017
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Jan 02, 2018]
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Jan 02, 2018]
Report
Sample Collection Information Document for Pathogens--Companion to Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) 2017
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Jan 02, 2018]
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Jan 02, 2018]
Report
Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) 2017
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Jan 02, 2018]
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Jan 02, 2018]
Report (Methods)
Shipment, Preservation, and Analysis of Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) in Environmental Matrices
(SUMMARY) [Published : Sep 03, 2018]
(SUMMARY) [Published : Sep 03, 2018]
The document is intended to be applicable to consequence management activities that EPA will be involved with and will require remediation of contaminated areas by an urban release of chemical warfare agents (CWA). The document summarizes the gaps that have been addressed towards...
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Sampling & Analytical Methods Program
(PRESENTATION) [Presented : May 10, 2018]
(PRESENTATION) [Presented : May 10, 2018]
Presents information on the new ESAM program and website tools: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed a comprehensive Environmental Sampling & Analytical Methods (ESAM) program to facilitate a coordinated response to a chemical, radiochemical, biotoxin, or pathogen...
2017
A Novel Broth Medium for Enhanced Growth of Francisella Tularensis
(JOURNAL) [Published : Feb 23, 2017]
(JOURNAL) [Published : Feb 23, 2017]
Journal article
Analytical Protocol for Cyclohexyl Sarin, Sarin, Soman and Sulfur Mustard Using Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 20, 2017]
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 20, 2017]
Report
Analytical Protocol for Measurement of Extractable Semivolatile Organic Compounds Using Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 20, 2017]
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 20, 2017]
Report
Analytical Protocol for VX Using Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 20, 2017]
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 20, 2017]
Report
Evaluation of Chemical Warfare Agent Wipe Sampling Collection Efficiencies on Porous, Permeable, or Uneven Surfaces
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Apr 19, 2017]
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Apr 19, 2017]
Report
Homeland Security Research Improves the Nation’s Ability to Respond to Terrorism and Other Disasters
(SUMMARY) [Published : Apr 03, 2017]
(SUMMARY) [Published : Apr 03, 2017]
Technical Brief
Processing Protocol for Soil Samples Potentially Contaminated with Bacillus anthracis Spores
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Mar 09, 2017]
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Mar 09, 2017]
Method Operating Procedures
Protocol for Detection of Bacillus anthracis in Environmental Samples During the Remediation Phase of an Anthrax Incident, 2nd Edition
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Nov 01, 2017]
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Nov 01, 2017]
Report - Methods
Rapid Radiochemical Method Americium-241 (241Am) in Water Samples
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
Communications Fact Sheet
Rapid Radiochemical Method Californium-252 (252Cf) in Water Samples
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
Comminications Fact Sheet
Rapid Radiochemical Method Curium-244 (244Cm) in Water Samples
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
Communications Fact Sheet
Rapid Radiochemical Method Isotopic Uranium (238U, 235U, or 234U) in Water Samples
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
Communications Fact Sheet
Rapid Radiochemical Method Phosphorus-32 (32P) in Water Samples
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
Communications Fact Sheet
Rapid Radiochemical Method Plutonium-238 (238Pu) and 239Pu in Water Samples
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
Communications Fact Sheet
Rapid Radiochemical Method Radium-226 (226Ra) in Water Samples
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
(SUMMARY) [Published : Jun 15, 2017]
Communications Fact Sheet