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Just
because a shop says they utilize a "hospital autoclave" does
not necessarily mean they are properly sterilizing all their equipment,
nor that all bacterial
spores have been eliminated. The only way to ensure proper operation
of the autoclave is through regular spore testing by an independent
laboratory.
Spore testing confirms that ALL microbial life forms have been destroyed by the autoclave, including highly resilient strains of bacteria and bacterial spores. We
do spore testing by choice to ensure our autoclave is working correctly,
and that we are properly operating it. Spore testing is not required by law. However, if a shop does NOT maintain a regular spore testing regime, you cannot be 100% sure of the sterility of its equipment. Demand to see their spore test results, or go somewhere else for your own safety! |
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Our
independent spore testing lab is: Autoclave Testing Service, Inc., P.O. Box 1214, Valley Stream NY, NY 11582-1214 Phone: (203)325-3462 They may be contacted between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) if you have any questions or comments about our spore test results. |
