This method is applicable to all viable and culturable bacteria containing C9-C20 fatty acids. The method is applicable to bulk solid and liquid samples containing culturable bacteria, as well as air samples.
Volume (liter) Time-weighted Average: 50 to 300
Rate (ml/min) Time-weighted Average: 28300
Time (hrs): varies
Analytical Method:GC-FID -- Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detector
Agency Reference: NIOSH 0801
Sample retention time - 1 week