EFHSS Questions and Answers - Question Q00786

HI
As an inspector{governmental} is there any special reagent or tool to detect on the spot traces of blld stains, protein or mucus on cleaned sterilised medical device
thanks

Dear Samir,

Detection of protein is available through efferent methods. Among them, included Derivatization Reagents for Proteins (electrophoresis), Reactive Fluorescent Dyes, IR technology and more. These methods are applicable for laboratory use, and not for routine monitoring of cleaning/decontamination processes. Using chemicals on a sterile device will compromise its sterility.

I hope it helps,
Yaffa Raz