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EN 14348:2005
EN 14348:2005
Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of mycobactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants in the medical area including instrument disinfectants
II Phase / I step
Test organisms:
Mycobacterium avium ATCC 15769
Mycobacterium terrae ATCC 15755

Temperature (°C): 20
Contact time (min.): 60
*or client requirements

Interfering substances:
Clean conditions – bovine albumin 0,3 g/l
Dirty conditions – bovine albumin 3,0 g/l + sheep erythrocytes 3 ml/l

Reduction (lg): ≥ 4,0
The following additional test conditions are permitted:
Temperature (°C): 10 °C – steps
Contact time (min.): 5, 15, 30
*or client requirements

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics Phase I tests

Quantitative suspension tests to establish that a product has biocidal activity without regard to specific conditions of intended use.

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics Phase II / step 1 tests

Quantitative suspension tests to establish that a product has biocidal activity simulating practical conditions appropriate to its intended use.

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics Phase II / step 2 tests

Quantitative laboratory tests simulating practical conditions e.g. surface, instruments, handwash and handrub tests.

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics other tests

Other chemical disinfectants and antiseptics tests.