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GB/T 18204.3-2025 in English

GB/T 18204.3-2025 in English

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Examination methods for public places—Part 3:Airborne microorganism indicators

  • Issued on:2025-05-30
  • Implemented on:2025-12-01
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Standard No: GB/T 18204.3-2025
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Title in English: Examination methods for public places—Part 3:Airborne microorganism indicators
Title in Chinese: 公共场所卫生检验方法 第3部分:空气微生物指标
Language: English
File Format: Electronic (PDF)
Delivery: Via email within 5 business days
Issued on: 2025-05-30
Implemented on: 2025-12-01
Superseding: GB/T 18204.3-2013 Examination Methods for Public Places - Part 3: Airborne Microorganism
ICS Classification: 13.060-Water quality
Chinese Classification: C51-Environmental sanitation
Professional Classification: GB-National Standard
Related Keywords: key detection methods
examination methods
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microorganism indicators introduction core changes
sampler calibration legionella pneumophila detection culture
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《GB/T 18204.3-2025公共场所卫生检验方法 第3部分:空气微生物指标》由628(国家疾控局)归口,主管部门为国家疾控局。


Introduction

Core changes in the standard revision

Technical elements 2013 edition New content in the 2025 edition
Sample storage and transportation Not clearly specified New 4°C storage/4 hour time limit requirement
Quality control Basic requirements Add 7 quality control items such as culture medium sterility inspection and sampler calibration
Legionella pneumophila detection Culture method only Newly added fluorescent PCR rapid detection method (Chapter 7.2)

Detailed explanation of key detection methods

1. Technical specifications of the impact method

Use six-stage sieve hole impact microbial sampler, the standard stipulates:

  • Sampling flow rate: 28.3 L/min (regular calibration is required)
  • Culture conditions: bacteria 36±1℃/48h, fungi 28±1℃/3-5d
  • Calculation formula:
    $$C=\frac{\sum_{i=1}^{6}N_i×1000}{v×t}$$

2. Key points of the natural sedimentation method

Typical application scenarios: Small and medium-sized beauty salons, hair salons and other places with a business area of less than 50m² should set up 3 sampling points according to standard requirements and send the samples for inspection immediately after exposure for 5 minutes.


Evolution of Microbial Detection Technology

Main innovations of the 2025 version:

  1. Legionella pneumophila detection has added a fluorescent PCR method, and the detection cycle has been shortened from 10 days to 4 hours
  2. Five biochemical identification steps such as Gram staining and microscopy have been added to β-hemolytic Streptococcus
  3. All indicators have added sample transportation and storage specifications

Implementation Suggestions

Laboratory Construction Requirements

Configuration required for detecting Legionella pneumophila:

  • CO2 incubator (5% concentration)
  • Biosafety Level 2 laboratory
  • Ultraviolet lamp (360±2nm)

Precautions for on-site sampling

Environmental factors Control requirements
Door and window status Close for 15-30 minutes (shopping malls, etc. need to remain in their original state)
Crowd density Record the real-time number of people
Temperature and humidity Detailed records are required

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