Bio-VOC breath sampler 

The Bio-VOC breath sampler provides a non-invasive and low cost alternative to conventional blood or urine analysis for biological exposure monitoring.  Developed by scientists at the UK Health and Safety Laboratory the Bio-VOC offers affordable mass screening for individuals working with skin absorbed chemicals or required to wear respiratory / personal protective equipment at work.  Other applications include biological monitoring of environmental exposure and research into clinical diagnosis via breath volatiles.

The disposable Bio-VOC sampler allows simple collection of alveolar (end-tidal) breath followed by subsequent quantitative transfer of the breath sample onto a sorbent tube.  Medically-trained staff are not required. 

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For part numbers and pricing please contact your local Markes distributor or visit our on-line shop

Relevant technical support publications from Markes International can be automatically downloaded from this web site (registration required). Examples include:

• Brochure - The Bio-VOC Sampler 
• Bio-VOC Breath Sampler Guidance Sheet
• Brochure - Thermal Desorption & Air Monitoring Products
• TDTS 13 - Evaluation of a new device for non-invasive biological monitoring of VOCs in breath
• TDTS 18 - Developments in the determination of nitrous oxide exposure using thermal desorption-GC
• TDTS 48 - Overview of breath sampling - applications and methods 
  
  

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