SPADA Book - April 11, 2017

Why an ASTM Standard?

There are no AOAC SMPR standards for field PCR detection of visible powders. Two immunoassay standards ( Bacillus anthracis and ricin) do exist for this specific application (field use for visible powders) Other AOAC standards have a stated intended use, “Laboratory use for analysis of aerosol collection filters and/or liquids”, or “Field-deployed use for analysis of aerosol collection filters and/or liquids” Emphasis on laboratory analysis and environmental monitoring using aerosol collection filters Inclusivity/exclusivity panels members differ from the application of suspicious visible powder screening The ASTM standard will: Have two performance tiers rather than pass/fail Have three levels of testing rigor (diversity of inclusivity/exclusivity panels)

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ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications & Subcommittee E54.01 on CBRNE Sensors and Detectors

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4 A growing body of ASTM standards support first responders and the evaluation and use of CBRNE Sensors and Detectors

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