Solutions by department
Clinical laboratory air and surface solutions
Chemical filtration where solvents are used, filtered air in sensitive areas and UVC for small items and rooms outside working hours.
Healthcare challenge
The challenge in laboratories
Pathology, histology and microbiology laboratories deal with fixatives, solvents and infectious samples. Staff comfort and sample integrity both depend on the air and surfaces.
Risks and operational considerations
- Formaldehyde, xylene and solvent vapours
- Aerosols from sample handling
- Shared small equipment and devices
- Surfaces in specimen reception
Recommended Capnova solution
A layered approach, not a single device
Chemical filtration where solvents are used, filtered air in sensitive areas and UVC for small items and rooms outside working hours.
Relevant products and technologies
Each technology covers a different route: air, surfaces or shared equipment. The final mix is confirmed after a site assessment.
- eCHEMSolvent and fixative vapour removal
- HEPA air filtration unitsFiltered air in sensitive areas
- ZEUSSmall shared items
- THOR UVCRooms outside working hours
Implementation approach
How we deliver it
- 1
Assess
Room-by-room chemical and use review
- 2
Plan
Unit selection and placement
- 3
Implement
Integration with existing fume and extraction systems
- 4
Train
Staff training
Plan protection for this department
We review the space, the workflow and your current controls, then recommend a combination and a plan.
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Pharmacy preparation areas, including cytotoxic and parenteral preparation, need controlled air quality.
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