
Reagents & materials
Fluorescent marker gels and UV examination - Reagents & Materials
What you need to perform one test: reagents, kits, consumables, equipment and quality controls, with their official basis. Quantities follow the validated method or the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
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Fluorescent marker gels and UV examination
Cleaning thoroughness audits
Reagents & stains
| Item | Amount per test | Procure |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-made fluorescent surface marker gel/solutionPer validated method / manufacturer IFU | Per validated method / manufacturer IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| The normal surface-cleaning product used in the auditPer validated method / manufacturer IFU | Per validated method / manufacturer IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Item | Amount per test | Procure |
|---|---|---|
| Optional fluorescent cleaning-audit kit with applicatorPer validated method / manufacturer IFU | Per validated method / manufacturer IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Suitable UV inspection lightPer validated method / manufacturer IFU | Per validated method / manufacturer IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Item | Amount per test | Procure |
|---|---|---|
| Marker applicators/swabsPer validated method / manufacturer IFU | Per validated method / manufacturer IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Selected test surfacesPer validated method / manufacturer IFU | Per validated method / manufacturer IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Cleaning clothsPer validated method / manufacturer IFU | Per validated method / manufacturer IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Audit recordsPer validated method / manufacturer IFU | Per validated method / manufacturer IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Item | Amount per test | Procure |
|---|---|---|
| UV inspection light matched to the markerPer validated method / manufacturer IFU | Per validated method / manufacturer IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Optional camera for documentationPer validated method / manufacturer IFU | Per validated method / manufacturer IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Item | Amount per test | Procure |
|---|---|---|
| Unmarked backgroundPer validated method / manufacturer IFU | Per validated method / manufacturer IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Marked uncleaned reference areaPer validated method / manufacturer IFU | Per validated method / manufacturer IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Consistent inspection conditionsPer validated method / manufacturer IFU | Per validated method / manufacturer IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Official basis (Guidance): CDC describes fluorescent marking to evaluate whether surfaces were wiped. Marker removal does not quantify microbial contamination, disinfection efficacy or sterility.
Procurement note: Marker removal measures wiping coverage. Product fluorescence does not quantify microbial kill or sterility.
Sources:G142 CDC
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