Applicability of the ATP assay in monitoring the cleanliness of hospital environments

Autor: Ishino, Naoaki, Miyaji, Chiharu, Ogata, Megumi, Inada, Miki, Nagata, Mayu, Shimamoto, Mayumi
Zdroj: Infection, Disease & Health; 20230101, Issue: Preprints
Abstrakt: The adenosine triphosphate (ATP) assay is widely used for simple and rapid evaluation of the cleanliness of environmental surfaces. However, there remain concerns regarding the reliability of the ATP assay in hospital settings. This study aimed to assess whether the ATP assay could detect inadequate cleaning within hospital environments as well as monitor the effectiveness of routine cleaning.
Databáze: Supplemental Index