Biological

Question 1

What is a DFU?

Answer 1

A Dry Filter Unit is a continuous sampler that collects airborne particles onto a filter for analysis with Hand Held Assays(HHAs) and confirmatory laboratory techniques

Question 2

What is a HHA?

Answer 2

A Hand Held Assembly is designed to provide a quick and accurate presumption identification of selected BWAs.( looks like pregnancy test)

Question 3

What happens to HHA when you get your presumptive reading?

Answer 3

It is sent to off ship laboratory for testing

Question 4

What are the different types of Bio testing?

Answer 4

Presumptive, confirmatory, and definitive

Question 5

What is JBPDS?

Answer 5

Joint Biological point detection system - the JBPDS rapidly and automatically detects the presence of airborne agents of biochemical origin to identify the agent at the point where system is deployed

Question 6

What are the different types of BWA?

Answer 6

Rickettsaie, toxin, bacteria, virus, fungi, prions, Protozoa

Question 7

How can you be infected with biological agents?

Answer 7

Aerosol Spray, Direct contact, food and water, and Vectors