InstaScope is the first to reference an optical “signature” library for the characterization of airborne biology. This library currently references a catalogue of mold spores, virus/bacteria, and fungi.
How InstaScope Works
Particles enter through the InstaScope wand and flow into the instrument’s chamber.
Inside the optical chamber, the mold particle is hit with a laser beam which determines its size. Based on the particle’s size, it will bathe the particle in UV light.
The fluorescent light is then analyzed by the computer to determine specific size, color, and color intensity of the particle. This is called biofluorescence and is what differentiates particles from one another.
Results are displayed in real-time on iPad and ready to review on-site.
Consistent and Objective.
Next generation optical signature library
We worked closely with University of Colorado researchers to create a “signature” library by culturing, aerosolizing, and capturing the optical properties of a wide range of bioaerosols including fungi, mold, bacteria and viruses. The results of this work have been published in several peer-reviewed scientific journals and constitute the first work of its kind. This ever-expanding library is the basis that allows InstaScope to make real-time decisions about the identity of an airborne particle.