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Biological Indicator Test
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Biological indicators are used at regular intervals in order to monitor the sterilisation process. The Microbial Contamination Testing Laboratory (MCTL) routinely test Biological Indicators used for Steam autoclaves, Hydrogen peroxide sterilisers and Hot air sterilisers. Biological indicators are used for verifying the exposure of a product to the sterilising process and is the closest ideal for testing the efficacy of the sterilisation process. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Spore Strip Testing, |
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Code:
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MIC009 |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient and protected from light. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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Vials; Spore Strips |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Forward sample to testing laboratory as soon as possible following completion of sterilisation process.
When sending samples for testing ensure that:
1) The vial or spore strip envelope are correctly labelled.
2) The request form contains the following information:
The name of the hospital or facility requesting test
Type of steriliser
Site of steriliser or steriliser number
Exposure time
Exposure temperature
Date of test
Where possible the name of person performing the test
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient and protected from light. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Microbial Contamination Testing Laboratory |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4372 |
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Last Updated : 23-03-2022 13:14 |