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Can an ATP test be used to measure the germicidal efficacy of UV222?

Testing germicidal efficacy of UV222


We recommend the use of dipslides or swabs instead of ATP tests. 

ATP is an essential energy molecule found in all living cells. A bacterium damaged by Far-UVC light may give a false positive ATP signal. In contrast, dipslide and swab tests will only show viable bacteria that are capable of dividing, also known as colony forming units (CFUs).

 

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