Blood borne pathogens are
pathogenic
microorganisms that
are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans.
These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B
virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). They
are disease-producing microorganisms spread by contact with
blood or other body fluids contaminated with blood from an
infected person.
Autoclave Testing Service,
Inc. is your partner in Infection Control Management.
ATS, Inc. provides
products and
services to assist
your office in its endeavor for sterility assurance,
protecting yourself, your patients and staff from the spread
of harmful communicable diseases
DID YOU KNOW?
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Autoclave Testing Service, Inc. is one of the first
companies nationwide to offer a
Mail-In sterilizer
monitoring service using biological indicators. Serving the
healthcare industry throughout the United States and Canada
since 1986, we have thousands of satisfied customers.
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We have
on-line test results
allowing you to access your results at your convenience!
Your Sterilizer Test Report (STR) is posted
on-line
upon completion of
culturing, offering minimum turn-around time.
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We have
24-hour test results for Steam sterilizers!
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We have
a comprehensive Glossary of Terms related to the sterile
processing area (scroll below to view the Glossary). This
is invaluable information, assisting you with this important
area of your facility.
ATS,
Inc. now stocks sterilization pouches, sterilizer cleaners,
chemical indicator products, sterilizers (new and used),
ultrasonic cleaners, water distillers, and more! (see
Supplies).
In-Office and Mail-To-Lab Testing!
Verify the sterilization process of all steam
sterilizers which include Statim, Midmark,
Tuttnauer, Lisa, Mocom and Pelton & Crane
sterilizers.
Bowie-Dick Test
Packs should be used daily to evaluate the
performance of air-removal (vacuum) system of
dynamic pre-vacuum type sterilizers. Available
as test cards or preassembled test packs.
Internal CI’s should be used within
each pouch or package, tray, or container. Class 5
Integrators should be used in conjunction with
physical monitoring and biological indicator
testing for verifying the efficacy of a
sterilization system. (See AAMI ST79:2006)
Recordkeeping is a must for all
sterile processing departments. This ensures
accountability and allows operators to trace
errors to their source. Tips on sterilizer
maintenance and technical advice are included with
each book.