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According to CDC/OSHA sterilization-monitoring recommendations, biologic (spore) testing of an autoclave should be performed at least:

  1. Daily
  2. Weekly
  3. Monthly
  4. Annually
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Correct answer: B. Weekly

  • A. More frequent than required.
  • B. Correct. Spore (biologic) testing is recommended at least weekly. (On the exam, 'monthly' was the wrong/'exception' choice.)
  • C. Monthly is too infrequent.
  • D. Annual testing is far too infrequent.

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