Time-Kill Tests
Test Purpose
The purpose of this microbiology
lab test is to produce data that
provides basic information on
rate-of-kill of antimicrobial
formulations tested against
single selected microorganisms.
This test is often used to
characterize kill kinetics and
substantiate basic efficacy of a
wide range of antimicrobial
products.
Test Summary
A suspension of the test
organism is exposed to the test
substance for specified contact
times. After exposure, an
aliquot of the suspension is
transferred to a neutralizer and
assayed for survivors.
Appropriate culture purity,
sterility, population and
neutralization controls are
performed.
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