These are the categories of test products:

• Hygienic handrub and handwash
• Surgical handrub and handwash
• Instrument disinfectant
• Surface disinfectant

These are the minimum test organisms:

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Enterococcus hirae

For handrub or handwash products:

• As above, and additionally Escherichia coli K12

For instrument disinfectants used at ≥40°C:

• Enterococcus faecium 

Wish to add more microorganisms? Click here for our full list of microorganisms.

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

These are the minimum contact times given by the test method:

• Hygienic handrub and handwash : Between 30 to 60 seconds
• Surgical handrub and handwash : Between 1 to 5 minutes
• Instrument disinfectant : No longer than 60 minutes
• Surface disinfectant : No longer than 5 minutes for surfaces frequently touched by different people, and no longer than 60 minutes for other surfaces

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

These are the minimum soiling conditions for the respective categories of products:

• Hygienic handrub : Clean condition
• Hygienic handwash : Dirty condition
• Surgical handrub : Clean condition
• Surgical handwash : Dirty condition
• Surface disinfectant : Clean or dirty condition
• Instrument disinfectant : Clean or dirty condition

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 5 decimal log (lg) reduction (for hygienic hand wash at least a 3 lg reduction).

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