AllerSnap™ is a quick and easy way to verify the cleanliness of surfaces by detecting protein residues left behind after cleaning.
What is protein residue test?
Protein residue testing is a chemical-based test usually associated within a healthcare setting, which is used to detect residual levels of protein on the surface of a surgical instrument that is not otherwise identifiable by visual inspection.
What is ATP hygiena?
Hygiena™ provides high-sensitivity ATP detection device that are suitable for the sensitivity required by sterile services. To verify the cleanliness of endoscopes, the EndoSwab can be used in conjunction with ATP test devices.
What does allergy testing involve?
The test involves placing a small amount of the suspected allergy-causing substance (allergen) on the skin (usually the forearm, upper arm, or the back), and then scratching or pricking the skin so that the allergen is introduced under the skin surface.
How do you use a protein residue test?
Simply swab a surface and release the reagent. If protein residue is present, the reagent will turn purple – the more contamination, the quicker the color changes and the darker it becomes. PRO-Clean™ instantly validates surface hygiene, allowing immediate corrective action to be taken when necessary.
How often should a protein residue test be completed?
The protein residue test is a weekly requirement. The test is to be performed once a week on the instruments processed in both the ultrasonic bath and the washer disinfector.
When should a protein residue test?
What is protein residue?
In biochemistry or molecular biology, a residue refers to a single unit that makes up a polymer, such as an amino acid in a polypeptide or protein. Example of usage: a polypeptide consisting of 5 amino acid residues.
Is ATP testing accurate?
How reliable are ATP tests? When used correctly, ATP tests can be an accurate representation of cleanliness. However, ATP tests are not able to test for the following: Viruses.
What does ATP test do?
The ATP test is a process of rapidly measuring actively growing microorganisms through detection of adenosine triphosphate, or ATP.
How does allersnap™ work?
The more protein present, the quicker the color change to purple and the darker the color. AllerSnap™ quickly validates surface hygiene, allowing immediate corrective action to be taken when necessary. A quick and easy-to-use way to test cleanliness of surfaces.
How do you test for protein in soil?
By simply swabbing the area and activating the device, you release a reagent that turns color, providing a qualitative and semi-quantitative result of the protein levels on the surface: green means clean and purple means re-clean. The more protein present, the quicker the color change to purple and the darker the color.
What is a supersnap test?
SuperSnap is a highly sensitive all-in-one test that detects extremely low levels of ATP residue, similar to low levels of protein residue. Test results are measured with the EnSURE™ Touch and data is recorded with SureTrend™ Cloud software, so you can track, trend, and analyze your test results with charts and graphs. Learn more about SuperSnap.
Can high sensitivity ATP testing help prevent allergies?
Studies have shown that incorporating high sensitivity ATP testing with protein residue detection can result in an ultra-efficient surface allergen prevention program. See the research below.
