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Quantitative Suspension Test for the Evaluation of Mycobactericidal Activity of Chemical Disinfectants in the Medical Area Including Instrument Disinfectants
EN 14348 is an essential European Standard used to evaluate the minimum mycobactericidal activity requirements of various type of products used in the medical area. The infographic below shows a brief insight of EN 14348.
Step 1: Select your test microorganisms
These are the minimum test organisms:
- Mycobacterium avium (not required if testing for tuberculocidal efficacy only)
- Mycobacterium terrae
Step 2: Select an appropriate contact time and concentration for your test product
Step 3: What are the soiling conditions associated with your test product?
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
Step 4: Place an order and send your sample to us
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.