Van Laboratories

Vans come in a variety of models with varying specifications. Below is a sample specification:

Based on a heavy-duty ‘high-roof’ van, Germfree’s Mobile BSL-2 Van Lab incorporates the following features:

General Features:

• Seamless medical-grade vinyl flooring
• Flooring coved up the walls to enhance cleanability
• Interior bulkheads, walls, and ceiling are seamless Arcoplast laboratory grade panel system
• Workbenches are designed to maximize space within the laboratory
• Edges are rounded and polished to avoid snagging Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• 180 degree, Rotating Cockpit seating for two (2)
• Fold down workspace

Technical Features:

• Air Handling Unit (AHU)
• Biosafety Cabinet (BSC)
• Casework
• Benchtop Autoclave
• Laboratory Fridge
• Laboratory Freezer
• Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

Germfree’s BSL-2 Van Lab is designed to support clinical laboratory testing operations meeting established BSL-2 requirements as per the U.S. CDC-NIH publication, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, 5th Edition (BMBL) and WHO Laboratory Guidelines.

The mobile laboratory interior will consist of two interior rooms and a mechanical space:

Entry/Anteroom: As the first/entry room, the anteroom is equipped with a hand washing sink with eyewash/emergency shower.  A workstation is provided with network data port connections for use with instruments, computer workstation, and printer. Communication connections between the lab, anteroom, and land lines will also be available at the workstation.   

BSL-2 Laboratory: The second room, a BSL-2 Laboratory includes workbenches, casework, a Class II Biosafety Cabinet, autoclave, laboratory fridge and freezer.

Mechanical Area: Includes generator, battery, and electrical distribution panel. An overhead light fixture and hand-held lamp on a cord reel are provided for night operations.        

• Class II Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC)
  • 914 mm wide
  • All stainless steel construction
  • Ruggedized for use in a mobile laboratory
  • HEPA filtration provided
• Laboratory refrigerator (4°C) 0 -30 ~4cubic feet
• Laboratory freezer (-20°C) 2 -8c ~4 cubic feet
• Benchtop autoclave (~20L)

HVAC

The mobile lab features a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system engineered to maintain a comfortable working temperature in the lab while operating in normal climatic conditions. The system features two 13,500 BTU air conditioning units (accounting for analytical equipment heat loads)

ELECTRICAL

• Electrical distribution panel installed in the mechanical space
• Electrical components and junction boxes placed for ease of maintenance.
• 12 kW diesel electric generator is mounted in the mechanical space
  • Isolation dampers reduce noise and vibration in the lab
  • Generator draws fuel from the van fuel tank.
• Carbon monoxide (CO) detector installed in the laboratory
• Deep cycle AGM type batteries
  • Power DC emergency lighting system
  • Power generator starter
  • Battery charger
• Shore power connections for public utility power and auxiliary generator inputs
• One Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) provides seamless power to the Biosafety Cabinet, offering 15 minutes to safely contain hazardous materials or restore power
• Electrical wiring and cables for communication and data run in wire chases.
• Sealed penetrations for utilities, lighting fixtures, pipes, conduit, duct interfaces, and joints (i.e. wall-floor joints)
• LED lighting illuminate the interior of the lab and the work areas inside biosafety cabinets.

PLUMBING

• 38 liter Fresh water tank
• On-demand electric water pump for a sink with eyewash/emergency shower.
• Laboratory water tank is filled through a connection fitting for a garden hose attached to a water utility tap
• 49 liter gray water tank, gravity drained