[Preparation of bioindicators for controlling the efficacy of sterilization processes]

N M Kalinina; A S Tikhonova; G L Motina; S M Chaĭkovskaia; S M Semenov

[Preparation of bioindicators for controlling the efficacy of sterilization processes]

Antibiotiki. 1983 Aug;28(8):600-5.

[Article in Russian]

Authors

N M Kalinina, A S Tikhonova, G L Motina, S M Chaĭkovskaia, S M Semenov

PMID: 6638973

Abstract

A test microbe for the control of the efficacy of vacuum steam sterilization was selected. Conditions for the spore cultivation were developed. The optimal bioindicator composition, test microbe loading, nutrient medium, pH indicator, carbohydrates and a carrier were defined.

MeSH terms

Biological Assay / methods*
Culture Media / pharmacology
Geobacillus stearothermophilus / physiology
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Spores, Bacterial / physiology
Steam
Sterilization*
Temperature

Substances

Culture Media
Steam