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<- Back to Learning Center In Georgia, the requirements for autoclave spore testing in tattoo studios are regulated by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and the state’s rules for tattooing. Autoclave spore testing is a critical practice to ensure that autoclaves are effectively sterilizing equipment used in tattooing procedures. Governor Kemp signed into…

<- Back to Learning Center A single strip test kit and a multi strip test kit serve similar purposes in sterilization monitoring but cater to different needs based on the scale and requirements of the user. Here at Woodhouse Laboratories, we recommend ordering one test kit per sterilizer, as our envelopes are custom printed with…

<- Back to Learning Center Prepare Your Envelope: Fill out the test date and operator on the back of your envelope.Include the sterilizer Make, Model, and Serial number if not already provided. Add Your Return Address: ● On the top left corner on the front of the envelope, write your name and address. This isimportant…

<- Back to Learning Center Proper infection control in tattoo studios begins with the selection of safe and sterile equipment. All needles, tattoo machines, and other tools must be sterile, and must be properly disposed of after each use. Additionally, the studio must be kept clean and free of clutter, with surfaces regularly disinfected and…

<- Back to Learning Center Autoclave spore test strips are small, self-contained units used to test the effectiveness of an autoclave in sterilizing equipment and materials. These test strips contain a specific type of bacteria, usually Geobacillus stearothermophilus and Bacillus atrophaeus/subtillus, that is known to be highly resistant to heat and typically used as a…

<- Back to Learning Center Now, see when we’ve received your test in real time! Looking for a result? All tests are logged in the same day that they are received and will show up on your results dashboard. This is a great way to verify the status of your test. As always, we start…

<- Back to Learning Center Come visit us at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference! Booth #732. We have all of the information on Washington State’s new waterline testing regulations. Thursday Nov. 11: 9:00AM – 7:00PMFriday Nov. 12: 9:00AM – 2:00PM The conference typically features a variety of educational sessions, including lectures, hands-on workshops, and panel…

<- Back to Learning Center The Idaho State Dental Association Annual Session is an event that brings together dentists, dental hygienists, and other dental professionals from the state of Idaho. It is organized by the Idaho State Dental Association (ISDA) and typically held in the spring. The conference provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to…

<- Back to Learning Center Woodhouse Laboratories offers more than standard presence/absence testing of biological indicators. We are also offer Biological Indicator Population Verification tests. Population verification is useful for: Background The Biological Indicator Population Verification test determines the number of spores on a biological indicator (BI) and is used to enumerate survivors from a…

<- Back to Learning Center Podiatric physicians provide important services to patients every day, diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg. As a health-care provider, podiatric physicians must make infection prevention a priority in their clinics. The CDC, the HICPAC, and APMA have published guidelines that address standard…