Method for determining the cleaning action on a cleaned object

Details Method for determining the cleaning action on a cleaned object Method for determining the cleaning action on a cleaned object

1997-08-06

2000-07-04

Alexander, Lyle A.

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Condition responsive control

436 56, 73 6011, 134 1, G01N 23083

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060837551

ABSTRACT:
A method for determining cleaning action on medical instruments and other objects is disclose. The method uses a predetermined soiling substance, for example fresh blood mixed with a radioactive marker. The soiling substance is applied to the instrument as a predetermined contamination. By making various radiation and time measurements one can determine in absolute mass units either the remaining soiling after the completion of a cleaning process or the soiling prior to the cleaning process. By comparing the determined masses one may validate specific cleaning processes, machines or agents.

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