United States Pharmacopeia: Pharmaceutical Compound-Sterile Preparations Pt 6 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is step 1 of Gloved Fingertip/Thumb Sampling?
A
Perform garbing and handwashing in the Ante room before entering the buffer area
2
Q
What is step 2 of Gloved Fingertip/Thumb Sampling?
A
Collect a gloved fingertip and thumb sample from both hands by lightly pressing each fingertip into the agar. Use a separate plate for each hand.
3
Q
What is step 3 of Gloved Fingertip/Thumb Sampling?
A
Cover and record date, time, right or left hand, and person identifier on each plate.
4
Q
What is the final step of Gloved Fingertip/Thumb Sampling?
A
Invert the plates and incubate the contact sampling devices at 20°C to 35°C for 5 days.
