Respirator Fit Testing Supplies for Occupational Health

Respirator fit testing supplies for hospitals, surgery centers, laboratories and occupational health programs. Qualitative fit test kits using Bitrex bitter and saccharin sweet solutions, quantitative fit test adapters and consumables, test hoods, nebulizers and sensitivity and challenge solutions from the 3M series. Supplies support fit testing of N95 and elastomeric respirators under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134. Kits and replacement solutions stocked in case quantities for occupational health. Wholesale case pricing for infection prevention and procurement.

3M # FT-13 Nebulizer, 3/cs Ships within 24 Hours $ 329.00	3M Personal Safety Division # FT-32 Fit Test Solution, Bitter, 55ml Bottle, 6/cs Ships within 24 Hours $ 196.37	3M Personal Safety Division # FT-31 Sensitivity Solution, Bitter, 55ml Bottle, 6/cs Ships within 24 Hours $ 196.41	3M Personal Safety Division # FT-30 Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus, Bitter, Includes: FT-31, FT-32, FT-14, FT-15, FT-13 Ships within 24 Hours $ 486.29
3M Personal Safety Division # FT-15 Collar Ships within 24 Hours $ 123.42	3M Personal Safety Division # FT-14 Test Hood, Reusable, 2/pk, 5 pk/cs Ships within 24 Hours $ 415.52	3M Personal Safety Division # FT-11 Sensitivity Solution, Sweet, 55ml Bottle, 6/cs Ships within 24 Hours $ 196.41	3M Personal Safety Division # FT-10 Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus, Sweet, Includes: FT-11, FT-12, FT-14, FT-15, (2) Ft-13 1/cs Ships within 24 Hours $ 486.29
3M # FT-30 Qualitative Fit Test App Bitter 1Kit/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 472.00	3M # FT-15 Collar Accessory f/ Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus Ea Ships within 24 Hours $ 119.76	3M # FT14 Test Hoods For Fit Kits 10/12 10/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 403.31	3M # FT-12 Fit Test Solution 6/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 198.00
3M # FT11 SOLUTION, SENSISTIVITY SWEET, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 48.06	3M # FT-10 FIT TEST, QUALITATIVE, APPARATUS, SWEET, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 513.80	3M # FF-400-20 KIT, SPECTACLE, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 216.14	3M # 601 ADAPTER, FIT TEST, 601, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 294.37
3M # 142-FT-32 SOLUTION, FIT TEST, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 37.76	3M # 142-FT-31 SOLUTION, BITTER SENSITIVITY 55ML, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 37.76	Alpha Protech # FIT-FE N95 Respirator Fit Test Kit Ea Ships within 24 Hours $ 488.46	Allegro # 2050-01 TUBE, SMOKE, REPLACEMENT F / FIT TEST, 6/BX Ships within 24 Hours $ 44.12
Allegro # 2041-12K SOLUTION, BITREX TEST, 6/BX Ships within 24 Hours $ 30.55	Allegro # 2041-11K SOLUTION, SENSITIVITY, BITREX, 6/BX Ships within 24 Hours $ 29.82	Allegro # 2041 KIT, BITREX FIT TEST, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 334.20	Allegro # 12X250 Hood Repl Allegro f/ Fit Test FitTest Ea Ships within 24 Hours $ 38.28
Halyard Health # 99010 ASSEMBLY, HOOD, PART, RESP FIT TEST, 10 EA/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 174.23	Halyard Health # 99009 BITREX SOLUTION Ships within 24 Hours $ 84.52	Halyard Health # 99003 Saccharin Solution Vial 2/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 62.34	Halyard Health # 47950 Bitrex Fit Test Kit 1/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 303.04
Grainger # 3PPN7 Allegro Sol Saccharin Sensitivity Repl 2.5mL f/ Fit Test 6/Bx Ships within 24 Hours $ 39.10	Grainger # 3PPN6 Allegro Solution Saccharin Replacement 2.5mL f/ Fit Test 6/Bx Ships within 24 Hours $ 38.29	Grainger # 3PPN5 Allegro Kit Saccharin Fit Test w/ Hood/ Nebulizer/ Solution Ea Ships within 24 Hours $ 404.44

Fit Testing Supplies for Respiratory Programs

Fit testing confirms that a tight-fitting respirator seals to a specific worker's face. The OSHA respiratory protection standard 29 CFR 1910.134 requires fit testing of tight-fitting respirators before first use and on a repeating schedule. This page covers the qualitative and quantitative fit test supplies stocked for a facility occupational health or infection prevention program to run its own fit testing.

Fit Test Supplies Stocked

Qualitative fit test kits - Complete kits with a test hood, nebulizers and solutions for the taste-based qualitative method. The 3M FT-10 (saccharin sweet) and FT-30 (Bitrex bitter) kits are widely stocked.
Sensitivity and fit test solutions - Replacement sensitivity solutions and challenge solutions in Bitrex and saccharin for refilling kits between test cycles.
Test hoods and collars - Replacement fit test hoods and collars that enclose the head during qualitative testing.
Nebulizers - Sensitivity and challenge nebulizers that atomize the test solution, sold as replacements to keep kits in service.
Quantitative fit test adapters - Probe adapters and sampling consumables that connect elastomeric and N95 respirators to a quantitative fit test instrument.

Fit Test Methods and Consumables

Method	Agent or Tool	Consumables	Representative Line
Qualitative, sweet	Saccharin solution	Hood, nebulizers, solution	3M FT-10
Qualitative, bitter	Bitrex solution	Hood, nebulizers, solution	3M FT-30
Quantitative	Particle-count instrument	Probe adapters, tubing	Adapter kits

Qualitative vs Quantitative Methods

Qualitative fit testing is a pass or fail method that relies on whether the wearer can taste a sweet saccharin or bitter Bitrex challenge agent through a respirator seal, and it uses a hood, nebulizers and solutions. Quantitative fit testing uses an instrument to count particles inside and outside the respirator and produces a numeric fit factor, and it needs a probe adapter matched to the respirator model. This section stocks the consumables for both methods. These are descriptive method notes; the facility runs fit testing under its own program and the applicable OSHA standard.

Fit test supplies are a recurring occupational health consumable, drawn down each time a facility fit tests new hires and re-tests staff on the annual cycle. Keeping kits, replacement solutions and nebulizers on a standing order from one wholesale account keeps the fit test program stocked through hiring and annual re-test peaks. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative fit testing?

Qualitative fit testing is a pass or fail check that relies on whether the wearer detects a taste agent, sweet saccharin or bitter Bitrex, leaking through the respirator seal, using a hood, nebulizers and solutions. Quantitative fit testing uses an instrument to count particles inside and outside the respirator and gives a numeric fit factor. Qualitative kits suit N95 and half-mask programs; quantitative testing is used where a measured fit factor is needed.

What is the difference between the 3M FT-10 and FT-30 kits?

Both are qualitative fit test kits with the same components. The FT-10 uses a saccharin sweet solution and the FT-30 uses a Bitrex bitter solution as the challenge agent. A facility picks the taste agent its program uses, and some keep both because a small number of people do not detect one agent. Replacement sensitivity and challenge solutions, hoods and nebulizers are stocked for both.

What fit test consumables need replacing between cycles?

The recurring fit test consumables are the sensitivity and challenge solutions in saccharin or Bitrex, the nebulizers that atomize them, and the test hood or collar if it wears or soils. Quantitative testing uses probe adapters and sampling tubing matched to the respirator model. Stocking replacement solutions and nebulizers keeps a kit in service across many tests. Contact the team for kit-matched refills.

Can facilities order fit testing supplies in bulk?

Yes. Qualitative fit test kits, replacement solutions, hoods, nebulizers and quantitative adapters are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, surgery centers, laboratories, occupational health clinics and licensed distributors. Standing order programs suit facilities that fit test on a rolling and annual schedule. Contact the procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.

What fit testing supplies should be in a facility formulary?

A fit testing formulary typically covers a qualitative kit in the taste agent the program uses, a stock of replacement sensitivity and challenge solutions, spare nebulizers and a spare hood, and quantitative probe adapters matched to the respirator models in use. MAP Medical builds consolidated fit test packages matched to program size and re-test cadence - contact the team for an assessment.