Airborne mold is a critical issue in healthcare, research, and industrial environments. Spores such as Aspergillus fumigatus can spread through ventilation systems and contaminate sterile areas, putting vulnerable individuals at risk and jeopardizing product safety. Whether in hospitals, laboratories, cleanrooms, or food production sites, effective mold monitoring is essential.
To ensure accurate detection and response, the choice of air sampler matters. That is why an independent study by VirexpR was conducted to evaluate two of the most widely used bioaerosol collectors: the Coriolis+ and the Coriolis Compact.
The study compared their ability to collect airborne mold in a controlled chamber, using both infectious workflows (measuring viable spores by CFU count) and genomic workflows (quantifying DNA copies via qPCR). Both devices were tested under increasing contamination levels, reflecting real-world conditions.
The findings showed that while both samplers performed well for genomic mold detection, the Coriolis+ demonstrated a significantly better ability to collect infectious spores. This distinction is particularly important for healthcare and pharmaceutical environments, where it is not enough to detect mold DNA — you need to know whether the spores are still viable and capable of causing harm.
For research laboratories, the Coriolis+ also offers advantages in versatility, especially when working with complex air samples that include not just fungi, but also viruses or microparticles. Its high flow rate (300 L/min) enables faster and more efficient sampling in time-sensitive studies.
If your priority is detecting viable mold contamination and protecting critical environments, the Coriolis+ stands out as the better option. However, for simpler needs or when portability is key, the Coriolis Compact remains a reliable solution.
In both cases, the data provided by this independent study helps you make an informed decision and strengthen your air quality control strategy, especially in settings where mold poses a constant risk.
