CHXAIR® Elevates Airborne Pathogen Detection with New Data-Driven Services

Nick Baines : Photo credit with thanks to: Chris Bruce of Communities in Focus

County Durham’s growing reputation as a hub for health, science, and built-environment innovation is strengthened by CHXAIR®, a regional leader in airborne pathogen monitoring.

As demand increases for reliable insight into indoor air quality, the company has launched enhanced services that give landlords, facility managers, healthcare operators, and commercial property owners a clearer understanding of the biological conditions within their buildings - now essential for maintaining safe, healthy, and compliant environments.

Setting a New Standard in Airborne Pathogen Surveillance

CHXAIR® combines advanced air-capture technology with ISO-accredited laboratory analysis to detect and quantify airborne fungi, viruses, and bacteria. Using Thermo Scientific AerosolSense equipment alongside digital PCR, qPCR, and multiplex PCR, the company delivers rapid, high-confidence results that help organisations identify issues such as mould, viral transmission risks, or bacterial contamination before they escalate.

This precision is especially valuable in sectors where pathogen control is critical, including social housing, healthcare, education, hospitality, and commercial premises, all facing heightened scrutiny around indoor environmental quality.

Turning Data into Actionable Insight

“Our offerings are designed not just to detect problems, but to quantify their impact and support strategic decision making,” says CHXAIR® Director, Nick Baines. This approach enables targeted, cost-effective remediation rather than broad, unnecessary interventions.

Key benefits include:

· Assurance that indoor air is free from harmful pathogens

· Rapid identification of specific microbial threats

· Accurate quantification of microbial load

CHXAIR®’s qPCR methods detect extremely low concentrations of mould DNA, even when spores are invisible to the naked eye. Over time, the company builds a detailed dataset for each building, revealing trends in pathogen presence and enabling proactive forecasting.

With safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance now central to building management, CHXAIR®’s expanded services equip Northeast organisations to stay ahead of emerging biological risks while delivering healthier spaces for tenants, employees, and the public.

For more information visit www.chxair.com or call 0191 543 6405