In a UK exclusive partnership with Terragene, we provide a wide range of self-contained biological indicators and auto-readers incubators. Therefore, a Biological indicator is one of the most comprehensive ways to test that your sterilisation process is working. Our biological indicators use the most resistant living form to challenge your sterilisation process. Biological indicators are more frequently used in facilities in the USA but are becoming more popular in the UK. This provides a level of confidence in the process. The indicator provides information on whether necessary conditions were met to kill a specified number of microorganisms set by ISO for a given sterilisation process. For example, Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores are used in Biological Indicators that monitor steam and vaporised hydrogen peroxide, as they possess a high degree of resistance towards these sterilisation methods.
In addition, bacterial spores are specifically chosen for certain sterilisation processes, due to their known resistance to that particular method. What microorganisms are present within Biological Indicators?Įndospores, or bacterial spores, are the microorganisms that are primarily used in Biological Indicators, as they are considered some of the toughest microorganisms to kill. This, in turn, proves that the process is working correctly and is operating within specification. The Biological Indicator then gives the user information regarding whether the necessary conditions were met during the Sterilisation process, to kill the specific number of microorganisms present within the Biological Indicator. These tests contain viable microorganisms, providing a very defined resistance to specific Steam or Chemical Sterilisation processes. How does a Biological Indicator work?īiological indicators are often referred to as BI’s and are defined by ISO, AAMI or ANSI standards.Ī Biological Indicator test is typically provided in a paper wrap or vial, to provide easy application into a process. With our extensive portfolio of Steelco Autoclaves, the use of Biological Indicators is crucial to ensure the machine is working safely and correctly.
A Biological Indicator is used to confirm whether Decontamination equipment is operating as it should be.
Biological IndicatorsĪt Sychem, we provide a range of Biological Indicators and auto-reading incubators to monitor Infection Control. We supply a diverse range of Infection Control Consumables to various industries, including Life Science Research Facilities, Laboratories, Private Healthcare, and NHS Pathology. At Sychem, we offer an extensive portfolio of Decontamination Equipment, Infection Control Consumables, Workstations and our range of Chemicals.
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