These are the minimum test organisms:

• Mycobacterium avium (not required if testing for tuberculocidal efficacy only)
• Mycobacterium terrae

The test concentration is chosen according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.

The minimum contact time to be tested is 60 minutes. However, the manufacturer can test a shorter contact time, including 5, 15, and 30 minutes.

If EN 14348 is used to demonstrate mycobactericidal and/or tuberculocidal activity for hygienic handrub and handwash, surface disinfectant, or textile disinfectant, the contact times shall be chosen according to EN 13727 and EN 13624.

Interfering substances, or commonly referred to as soiling, are used to mimic organic substances found on human skin, surfaces, and instruments. These are the available soiling conditions according to the test method:

• Clean condition: 0.3 g/L bovine serum albumin
• Dirty condition: 3.0 g/L bovine serum albumin + 3.0 mL/L sheep erythrocytes

Fill in the test request form and place an order via email at info@tecolab-global.com. We will advise on the quantity of sample required for testing.

You can deliver the sample to us via courier and provide us the tracking code. We will monitor the delivery status and inform you when we receive the sample.

Once we have received your sample, we will provide a tracking number to you. You can easily track the status of your request here.

Download your readily available test report online with just a single click using the link and password provided via email notification. We will receive a notification once you have downloaded the test report.

For safety purposes, the uploaded test report will self-destruct after 7 days.

In order to pass the test, the product shall demonstrate at least a 4 decimal log (lg) reduction.

Need assistance with your test report? Discuss your results with our microbiologists for more information.