ATP Tests for Sanitation Hygiene Monitoring
Sanitation/hygiene is integral to food safety, healthcare, hospitality, and other industries. In a food processing facility, undesired, microscopic substances can change food’s appearance, taste, and safety. Likewise, in healthcare facilities, undesired microorganisms in patient rooms or on surgical equipment can spread infection.
Charm Sciences provides ATP tests that allow customers to check for cleanliness on a microscopic level in a quick, cost-effective, and objective manner. These tests are performed in seconds and enable immediate remediation if needed.
ATP Sanitation Verification Tests Available:
PocketSwab Plus ATP Swab, AllerGiene ATP Swab, WaterGiene ATP Swab, and FieldSwab ATP Swab.
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- Schnelle Ergebnisse in nur 5 Sekunden.
- Superior sensitivity with the novaLUM II-X technology.
- Überprüfung von nassen und trockenen Oberflächen.
- Integrated data management software to track, trace, and trend results.
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- Tupfer sind bei Raumtemperatur bis zu 12 Monate lang stabil.
- Recycelbare Komponenten für weniger Abfall.
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PocketSwab Plus ATP Swab (Überprüfung der Oberflächenhygiene)
The PocketSwab Plus rapid ATP (adenosine triphosphate) swab is a room-temperature stable, self-contained, single service test that enables total surface hygiene verification in only 5 seconds, allowing real-time corrective action. The PocketSwab Plus ATP swab is relied on for cleaning verification and validation of sanitation and hygiene practices. The ATP swab helps prevent cross-contamination and microbial challenges caused by ineffective sanitation procedures.
AllerGiene ATP Swab (Allergenkontrolle)
AllerGiene ATP swab ist ein ATP-basierter Allergenkontrolltest, der entwickelt wurde, um Kreuzkontakte mit allergenen Lebensmittelverschmutzungen auf Prozessanlagen zu verhindern. Er misst ATP (Adenosintriphosphat) in niedrigen Konzentrationen als Indikator für das Vorhandensein von Lebensmitteln auf nass gereinigten Oberflächen oder Spülwasser. Der AllerGiene swab ist ein einfacher 20-Sekunden-Test mit ausreichend hoher Empfindlichkeit für allergene Lebensmittelrückstände. Der Tupfer erreicht Nachweise, die mit spezifischen Allergenmethoden vergleichbar sind - 0,1 bis 25 ppm für die meisten der acht allergenen Lebensmittelgruppen: Erdnussbutter, Weizen, Sojabohnen, Krustentiere (Garnelen), Milch, Baumnüsse, Ei und Sesam.
WaterGiene ATP Swab (Überprüfung der Wasserhygiene)
WaterGiene ATP swab detects ATP in water, including CIP water, rinse waters, and cooling water. The test measures water cleanliness in 20 seconds by measuring total ATP. High ATP levels indicate that microorganisms, food, and other biologicals are present in the water.
FieldSwab ATP Swab (Überwachung der Außenhygiene)
Mit dem FieldSwab ATP swab können Programme zur Lebensmittelsicherheit im Freien durchgeführt werden. Wie der PocketSwab Plus ATP swab weist der FieldSwab-Test schnell ATP (Adenosintriphosphat) als Maß für die Oberflächenreinheit nach. Dies geschieht durch Messung der Lichteinheiten, die bei der Reaktion von ATP mit Luciferin/Luciferase entstehen. Der FieldSwab-Test ist mit einer lichtundurchlässigen Abdeckung versehen, um Störungen durch Tageslicht zu verhindern, und verwendet einen speziell kalibrierten Kanal des novaLUM II-X-Systems.
novaLUM II-X System (Luminometer)
Das novaLUM II-X System ist ein handtellergroßes Luminometer, das überlegene Wissenschaft für fortschrittliche Hygienekontrolle bietet. Es nutzt eine technologisch fortschrittliche Photomultiplier-Röhre (PMT), die ATP (Adenosintriphosphat) verstärkt und so den Nachweis geringerer Mengen an mikrobieller und organischer Verunreinigung ermöglicht.
Charm Swab Extender
Adjust the Charm Swab Extender for different lengths and angles to obtain samples in hard-to-reach areas. Simply lock the relevant Charm ATP swab into the extender and adjust the angle to reach your target location. It is available in 3 and 16-foot lengths. The 16-foot extender has several telescopic length options: 2.25 feet and extends in seven 2-foot increments.
Swab sites include tank and silo interiors, undersides of conveyor belts, rollers, packaging equipment, pallet trucks, CIP lines, hoppers, guard covers, overhead piping (for condensate), truck lines, walls, doors, ceilings, windows, beams, light fixtures, vents, floor drains, HVAC systems, filtration systems, and more.
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ATP Testing FAQs
Review our frequently asked questions about ATP testing.
Was ist ein ATP-Test?
Branchen wie die Lebensmittel- und Getränkeindustrie, das Gastgewerbe und der Wassersektor verwenden ATP-Schnelltests, um die Sauberkeit von Proben oder Oberflächen schnell zu beurteilen.
Lebende Zellen und organische Stoffe nutzen Adenosintriphosphat (ATP), die universelle Energieeinheit. Die meisten mikrobiellen Zellen und Lebensmittel enthalten ein gewisses Maß an natürlich vorkommendem ATP. ATP-Abstriche mit Luminometern weisen Rest-ATP als Indikator für die Sauberkeit von Oberflächen nach.
What Does ATP Testing Do?
ATP testing detects the presence of residual ATP. Since ATP comes from living cells and organic matter, its presence or absence indicates whether the surface is clean.
How Do You Measure ATP Levels?
You measure ATP levels using a swab and a luminometer. The swab collects the sample, and the luminometer checks for the presence of ATP on the swab. Charm Sciences’ luminometers use light-sensitive photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) to detect low levels of contamination.
How Do You Use an ATP Meter?
Follow these steps to use an ATP Test swab and luminometer:
- Pull the handle out of the swab, avoiding contact with the foam tip.
- For a flat surface, lightly press the swab across a 4-inch by 4-inch area of the testing surface. Move the swab back and forth while rotating it.
- For a non-flat surface, standardize a consistent surface area to swab while considering the internal and external areas (i.e., pipes). Rotate the swab tip 360°.
- For a liquid sample, swirl the swab tip for 5 seconds in the water source – either free-flowing or sampled in a sterile container.
- Insert the swab back into the handle. Twist the swab down to activate it, then keep the swab in a vertical position.
- Shake the swab from side to side while keeping it upright until the white tablet dissolves.
- Insert the swab into the luminometer and press the “Run Test” button. The luminometer will provide results in seconds.
How Accurate Is ATP Testing?
ATP testing is highly accurate as an early indicator of biological contamination. Charm Sciences’ ATP tests reliably pick up the following organic sources at lower levels than similar tests:
- Living cells
- Dead cells
- Biofilms
- Foods
- Plant and animal cells
- Bodily fluids
- Organic soils
What Is the Difference Between a PMT and a Photodiode?
Charm has developed scientifically advanced swab chemistry for effective sanitation. Charm utilizes a PMT, while other systems use a photodiode to detect light produced by the ATP reaction.
The distinction between a PMT and photodiode lies in their light detection and amplification mechanisms. PMTs are vacuum tube devices that amplify even the slightest signal to detect the lowest level of contamination, whereas photodiodes do not. The amplified signal enhances the instrument’s overall sensitivity, making PMTs particularly advantageous when detecting faint bioluminescence is essential.
In contrast, photodiodes may be suitable for less demanding applications where the emphasis is on simplicity and cost-effectiveness rather than sensitivity and signal amplification.
The combination of Charm’s patented swab design and built-in shutter keeps external light out, so the PMT reads only the light from the bioluminescent reaction. Additionally, each Charm luminometer uses a rechargeable Li-Ion for portability, durability (i.e., longer life compared to AA batteries), convenience, and environmental considerations.
The Charm ATP Advantage
Charm Sciences offers an industry-leading ATP hygiene monitoring system that stands above the rest in terms of the impact of temperature and time on the repeatability and accuracy of test results.
- Highly sensitive ATP monitoring system that combines three essential components — the test device design, the bioluminescence chemistry, and the luminometer — to outperform the rest.
- State-of-the-art, custom-specified PMTs for detecting ATP.
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