The Centers for Disease Control and AAMI recommend a weekly biological indicator challenge of all sterilizers. This is important to help prevent cross-contamination, and to protect patients and medical professionals from infection that can result from a faulty sterilizer or its incorrect operation.
The Propper Biological Test Pack and Cultural Service Program now gives the opportunity to monitor sterilization with a system that is:
- Fast: 48-hour lab turnaround time
- Simple: place one test pack in your sterilizer every week (or more frequently if you desire)
- Reliable: spore testing is one of the most dependable methods to monitor sterilization
- Convenient: a complete system that is ready to use. Biological indicators in test packs, pre-addressed postage paid envelopes and report forms are provided for efficient sample handling. No additional equipment to buy
- Versatile: the test pack can monitor Steam, Dry Heat or Ethylene Oxide
- Documented: you will be provided with a permanent record of test results
Test Results
- At the end of 48-hour culturing period, the test results are mailed promptly. However, if the culture test is positive - which may indicate a possible sterilization problem - Propper will communicate with your office immediately by phone.
- A copy of all Biological Test results should be retained in the office as a permanent record.
Upon request, Propper provides a Certificate of Participation in Infection Control Program suitable for display in participating offices.