Standard Test Method for Processing Cellulose Sponge-wipes to Detect Bacillus anthracis Spores Sampled from Environmental Surfaces

Importancia y uso:

5.1 This procedure describes a standardized method of processing cellulose wipes in a biosafety level 3 laboratory in order to detect and provide a semi-quantitative estimate of B. anthracis contamination after sampling of non-porous surfaces. Sampling may be conducted to characterize the extent of contamination or for clearance of an area after decontamination.

Subcomité:

E35.15

Volúmen:

11.08

Número ICS:

07.100.01 (Microbiology in general), 71.040.20 (Laboratory ware and related apparatus)

Palabras clave:

Anthrax spores; Bacillus anthracis spores; environmental sampling; surface sampling; wipe processing; wipe sampling;