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ISO 16604, Clothing for protection against pathogens
ISO 16604, Clothing for protection against contact with blood and body fluids
Purpose
The method determines the resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by blood-born pathogens using bacteriophage ΦX174 as a model organism.
Method
A specimen is subjected to a nutrient broth containing a virus in a test apparatus for a specific period of time and pressure sequence. Visual detection of penetration is done by detecting viable viruses which penetrate the material.
Deliveries
The test results and conclusions are presented in a written report.
