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title: "PNNL launches sampling videos"
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#  PNNL launches sampling videos

 Written by Gwyn Winfield on 08 July 2015.

PNNL have released a series of videos to help responders sample correctly:

[Video](https://cbrneworld.com/%5C%22https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=t9rQlfK2DA4) Description: Use of a commercially available protein and pH test kit for screening a powder sample is demonstrated. The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shown is just for demonstration purposes. Actual required PPE will depend on the specific situation.

[Video](https://cbrneworld.com/%5C%22https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SGgY-f9cysI%5C%22) Description: Use of a commercially available polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system for screening a powder sample is demonstrated. The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shown is just for demonstration purposes. Actual required PPE will depend on the specific situation.

[Video](https://cbrneworld.com/%5C%22https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TpNwim9iYu4) Description: Use of a commercially available handheld immunoassay for screening a powder sample is demonstrated. The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shown is just for demonstration purposes. Actual required PPE will depend on the specific situation.

[Video ](https://cbrneworld.com/%5C%22https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JzJxzkzo8DU)Description: The Georgia 4th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (4th WMD-CST) demonstrates the ASTM standard practice for bulk sample collection and swab sample collection of visible powders suspected of being biothreat agents from nonporous surfaces. Note that this is only a demonstration and required personal protective equipment (PPE) is not being worn.

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