Interceptor Airborne Pathogen Monitoring System

Name: Interceptor Airborne Pathogen Monitoring System
Brand: Tecniplast
SKU: INTERCEPTORSBBOX
Price: 922.0 USD
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The Tecniplast Interceptor is an advanced, non-invasive environmental monitoring solution that revolutionizes health surveillance in rodent facilities. Installed directly in the IVC rack's air handling unit, the Interceptor continuously collects airborne particles from exhaust air, allowing for rapid and highly sensitive pathogen detection using PCR—without the need for sentinel animals. This patented system improves detection speed, supports the 3Rs by eliminating live sentinels, and significantly reduces labor and testing costs. Easy to install and validated across leading research institutions, the Interceptor offers a more ethical, efficient, and reliable approach to colony health monitoring.

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Sentinel-Free Monitoring - Collects microbiologic material from the rack exhaust plenum, allowing you to assess colony health without housing additional animals.
Simple Installation - Installs directly in the exhaust airflow path of Tecniplast IVC racks in the AHU or Hosing Connector — no modifications required. Easily deployed across multiple racks or rooms.
Validated and Reliable - Proven effective in multiple independent studies and installations. Supports PCR, microbiologic culture, and molecular testing.
Ethical and Efficient - Reduces animal use in compliance with 3Rs principles (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) and streamlines colony health monitoring.
Sterile and Secure - Delivered individually irradiated and sealed. Compatible with routine biosecurity protocols and SOPs.

Category	Specification
Product Type	Passive microbiologic air sampling device for IVC rack exhaust airflow
Installation Location	AHU or exhaust plenum of Tecniplast IVC racks
Sampling Method	Passive capture of airborne particulates including dust dander and pathogens
Exposure Duration	4–6 weeks recommended for optimal sample collection
Animal Use Reduction	Supports complete replacement or reduction of sentinel animals
Sterilization	Gamma-irradiated and individually packaged for sterility
Material	Biocompatible plastic housing with integrated filter media

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Interceptor Overview

How Does The Interceptor Work?

The Interceptor is placed in the vertical exhaust plenum of a Tecniplast IVC rack, where it passively captures airborne particulates — including dust, dander, and potential pathogens — expelled from all cages on the rack. Over a recommended exposure period of 4 to 6 weeks, it collects enough biological material to allow diagnostic labs to assess colony health using PCR or microbial culture methods. This enables reliable, rack-wide microbiologic surveillance without using sentinel animals.

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Why Choose The Interceptor?

Facilities should use the Interceptor to modernize and streamline their microbiologic health monitoring programs. It eliminates the need for sentinel animals, reducing costs, labor, and ethical concerns while still providing reliable, rack-wide surveillance. With simple installation, proven effectiveness, and compatibility with existing diagnostic workflows, the Interceptor offers a smarter, more humane solution that aligns with institutional goals for efficiency, compliance, and refinement of animal use.

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What is the Interceptor used for?

The Interceptor is a passive microbiologic detection device used to monitor colony health in rodent IVC housing systems without relying on sentinel animals.

How does it work?

It is installed in the vertical exhaust plenum of a Tecniplast IVC rack, where it passively collects airborne particles—including microbial contaminants—over a 4 to 6 week period. The collected material is then tested by a diagnostic lab.

Does it replace sentinel animals completely?

Yes, in many validated protocols, the Interceptor has been shown to replace sentinel animals entirely, aligning with the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) in animal research.

How long should the Interceptor remain in the rack before testing?

A typical exposure period is 4 to 6 weeks, though this can vary based on institutional protocols and environmental conditions.

Is it compatible with all IVC racks?

The Interceptor is designed for Tecniplast IVC racks such as Green Line, Emerald Line, Iso Line, and Blue Line. Compatibility with other systems may vary.

Is the Interceptor sterile?

Yes. Each unit is individually gamma-irradiated and sealed to maintain sterility until use.

What is the difference between the AHU holders and the T Duct Holders?

The AHU holders place the filter media in the exhaust gas path of the air handling unit and exposes the media to all racks connected to the AHU. The duct connectors allow for monitoring of individual racks.

Who can analyze the samples?

Samples collected by the Interceptor can be analyzed by third-party labs such as IDEXX BioAnalytics, Charles River, or any diagnostic facility offering relevant microbiologic testing.