Warren-- I'd really like to see those ref's, too-- FAX # is: (732) 389-8485--
THANKS--
 M.Carroll ([log in to unmask])

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Subject: Re: [PMFLIST] Swabs vs. Contact Plates
Author:  <[log in to unmask]> at INTERNET-MAIL
Date:    9/30/98 8:42 AM


Nancy,

We have done several studies comparing swab vs. rodac vs. petrifilm.
Based on this work, I would say that all of the methods are acceptable
but they are not equivalent.  RODAC plates will, in general, pick up a
larger percentage of cells than swabs.  However, if the cells are in any
way adhered to the surface (i.e, spores dried onto a surface), then
swabs are better.    I have a number of references on the subject, if
you would like a copy of them please send me your fax number and I will
send them - you may want to give me a call first and I can give you a
list of the titles and you can figure out which ones are appropriate.

Regards,

Warren Casey

Pharmaceutical Development, Microbiology
* 919-483-3612
FAX    919-483-3372
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nancy Fulginiti [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 1998 2:52 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [PMFLIST] Swabs vs. Contact Plates
>
> Hi Everyone,
> Recently, I had to deviate from a method that specified contact plates
> to
> be used for floor monitoring because the manufacturer was out of stock
> on
> our standing order of plates.  In the deviation, I wrote that I
> planned to
> use swabs as a back up test.  OF course, QA would like some
> documentation
> as to the equivalency of the two methods.  Has anyone ever performed a
> study or can anyone direct me to a reference that compares these two
> methods?  If I recall, the APHA might have a chapter on this.  Any
> help is
> appreciated.
> Nancy A. Fulginiti
>
>
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