ISO 16604, Clothing for protection against pathogens
ISO 16604, Clothing for protection against contact with blood and body fluids
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- Clothing for protection against contact with blood and body fluids
- Standards
ISO 16604
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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.