Lab Exhaust and Ventilation for Healthcare Facilities

Lab Exhaust and Ventilation Equipment for Healthcare

Proper ventilation is not optional in a medical lab. Chemical vapors, biological aerosols, and heat from equipment all need controlled exhaust to keep staff safe and maintain air quality. Labs USA supplies exhaust snorkels, point-of-use extractors, and ventilation equipment for healthcare laboratory environments.

Exhaust Snorkels

Flexible arm exhaust snorkels capture fumes at the source — right where a technologist is working. They connect to the building exhaust system and position directly over the area generating vapors. Common applications include specimen grossing, chemical dispensing, and soldering.

Ductless Fume Hoods

Recirculating hoods with carbon or HEPA filtration. Useful when ductwork to the exterior is not available or is cost-prohibitive. The filter type must match the chemicals being captured — carbon for organic vapors, HEPA for particulates.

Canopy Hoods

Overhead hoods that capture rising heat and fumes from autoclaves, glass washers, and other equipment that generates steam or light vapors. Simple design, lower cost than full fume hoods.

Ventilation Planning

Lab ventilation requires coordination between the furniture supplier, the HVAC engineer, and the general contractor. Key considerations:

• Air changes per hour (ACH) — clinical labs typically need 6 to 12 ACH depending on chemical usage
• Negative pressure relative to adjacent spaces to prevent cross-contamination
• Exhaust duct routing and building penetration points
• Make-up air requirements to replace exhausted air
• Energy recovery options for high-exhaust labs

Contact Us

We will help you select the right exhaust equipment and coordinate with your mechanical team on specifications.

Call (801) 953-4444 or email sales@labs-usa.com.