About SporeAlert
Autoclave Spore Testing
Woodhouse Laboratories now provides spore test services to all of North America - including Canada!
US Rate stamps can be purchased from Canada Post for $1.30 / envelope using this link or directly at your local post office.
Turnaround time from Canada is typically 7-14 days.
Use coupon code CANADANOW10 to save 10% on your first order!
The easiest way to test your sterilizer.
No matter what type of sterilizer your office uses, our biological monitoring service will work for you. Our complete kits come with pre-labeled envelopes so all you have to do is run one of our biological indicator strips through your sterilizer and then drop it in the mail. We take care of the rest!
The 3 Simple Steps to Test Your Sterilizer:
It's simple to sign-up and test with SporeAlert.
Here's how to do it in three easy steps:
Place an order
Create an account and order as many test kits you need based on how often you test. We offer quarterly, monthly, semi-monthly, and weekly test kits.
Test your autoclave
Easy to use! Simply include a test strip in your next autoclave run. Return the test strip to us in our provided mailer.
View your results online
Your test results are provided via email, and are always available to view on your account. Your office is notified immediately of confirmed positives, by both phone and email.
Why Monitor?
Our clients include dentists, oral surgeons, tattoo artists, OB/GYN’s, veterinarians and cosmetologists.
The American Dental Association (ADA) states:
"Sterilizer monitoring is an essential part of any in-office infection control program. Third-party monitoring programs may offer more credibility than in-house monitoring."
39 out of 50 states require sterilizer monitoring by dental offices.
37 states require testing on a weekly basis.
The CDC Guidelines for Infection Control states:
"Spore tests are the most accepted method for monitoring the sterilization process. Correct functioning of sterilization cycles should be verified by the periodic use (at least weekly) of biological indicators."
40 of 50 states require sterilizer monitoring by body art studios
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) States:
"Many veterinary practices are actively monitoring their sterilizers using spore tests due to the rising incidence of MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureas) seen in the veterinary practice."
"AAHA Standards for Accreditation require the use of biological indicators for sterilizer monitoring for all types of sterilization processes. When monitoring is not performed, the veterinary surgical facility is not in compliance with the AAHA guidelines."
The CDC Guidelines for Infection Control states:
“Spore tests are the most accepted method for monitoring the sterilization process. Correct functioning of sterilization cycles should be verified by the periodic use (at least weekly) of biological indicators.”
All prices are listed in USD.
SporeAlert Autoclave Spore Testing
Dual species spore strips with matching control. Works with any commercial sterilizer. Results reported via email in 1 day for steam, 3 days for chemical, and 7 days for dry heat and EtO sterilizers. Immediate phone and email notification of failed tests.
Still have questions?
Please contact us, we are happy to assist you.
PO Box 847
Ferndale, WA 98248
Contact Us
info@woodhouselabs.com
1-800-647-9881
Prices are listed in USD.