ReadyNow™ Germicidal Spray Carriers
Pre-inoculated test carriers
for screening according to AOAC 961.02
Pre-inoculated and preserved test carriers with a specific quantity of ATCC® reference microorganisms that are a great screening tool for testing the AOAC Germicidal Spray Products as Disinfectants Test (AOAC 961.02), ReadyNow™ Germicidal Test Carriers remain stable for >1 year and eliminate the need for you to prepare your own inoculated carriers. Gain the confidence of knowing you have a trusted, standardized test carrier that is in-spec and improves your ability to compare data across experiments.
Reduce your prep time by >98% and total testing time by >80%.
The ultimate screening tool for AOAC Germicidal Spray Products as Disinfectants Test (AOAC 961.02) and EPA MB-06
The steps shown in this video are the same for ReadyNow™ Germicidal Test Carriers.
ReadyNow™ Germicidal Test Carriers
Prepared to the specifications of AOAC 961.02 and EPA MB-06 and containing the cell counts you need to conduct your germicidal spray testing. Available without soil or with 5% soil for testing one-step cleaners. See below for available organisms. Additionally, we are able to prepare custom samples for your specific needs. Contact us if you are interested in a different organism, soil load, or carrier material.
All ReadyNow™ Germicidal Test Carriers are manufactured using authentic, high quality ATCC® microorganisms. ReadyNow™ Germicidal Test Carriers can be conveniently stored between 2ºC to 8ºC and come with a Certificate of Analysis detailing the mean colony forming units for each batch produced – improving your ability to standardize your testing.
ReadyNow™ is the easiest way to conduct germicidal spray testing.
Highlights
Can be utilized to evaluate efficacy of germicidal spray formulations
Eliminates uncertainty associated with producing inoculated carriers in-spec; each product comes with a Certificate of Analysis detailing mean CFU count for that batch
Eliminates need to supply your own carriers and organism
Eliminates all prep work for inoculating carriers
Eliminates need to clean and sterilize carriers
Stable for >6 months from manufacture date when stored between 2°C to 8°C
Applications & Test Methods
ReadyNow™ test methods:
Evaluating Germicidal Efficacy using ReadyNow™ Germicidal Test Carriers (see IFU)
Related test methods:
EPA MB-06 - Standard Operating Procedure for Germicidal Spray Products as Disinfectants (GSPT); AOAC 961.02 AOAC Germicidal Spray Products Test
Available Strains
| Product | Organism | Strain | Unit | Cell Quantity | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReadyNow™ Germicidal Test Carriers | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | ATCC® 15442™ | Pack of 24 | 5.0 - 6.5 log CFU/carrier | 1.0 x 1.0" glass |
| ReadyNow™ Germicidal Test Carriers | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | ATCC® 15442™ | Pack of 24 | 5.0 - 6.5 log CFU/carrier | 1.0 x 1.0" glass |
| ReadyNow™ Germicidal Test Carriers | Staphylococcus aureus | ATCC® 6538™ | Pack of 24 | 5.0 - 6.5 log CFU/carrier | 1.0 x 1.0" glass |
| ReadyNow™ Germicidal Test Carriers | Staphylococcus aureus | ATCC® 6538™ | Pack of 24 | 5.0 - 6.5 log CFU/carrier | 1.0 x 1.0" glass |
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