Test Protocols Currently Available
As of February 2023, the following test protocols are available at CREM Co. labs.
Recent Test Methods
| Test Method # | Test Method Name |
| ASTM E3273-21 (AHAM AC-5) | Microbial Survival and Decontamination in Indoor Air using a Room-sized Aerobiology Chamber |
| Quantitative assessment of reduction in surface contamination via decontamination of indoor air in the same setting | |
| ASTM E3273-21 (AHAM AC-5) | Direct and quantitative capture of viable viruses (bacteriophages) from experimentally contaminated indoor air |
| ASTM E3273-21 (AHAM AC-5) | Studying the survival and inactivation of mammalian viruses in Indoor Air using a Room-sized Aerobiology Chamber |
| EN 14476:2013+A2:2019 | Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of virucidal activity in the medical area – Test method and requirements |
| BS EN 13624:2013 | Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics — Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of fungicidal or yeasticidal activity in the medical area — Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 1) |
| DIN EN 13727 | Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics – Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity in the medical area –Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 1); |
| Protocol # 01-1A | Protocol for Residual Self-Sanitizing Activity of Dried Chemical Residues on Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces |
| EPA MB-41-00 | Method for the Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Hard, Non-porous Copper Containing Surface Products |
| EPA MB-40-00 | Test Method for Evaluating the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Surface Coatings |
| EPA Interim Method | Interim Quantitative Method for Evaluating the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Test Substances on Porous Surfaces Against Bacteria |
| EPA Interim Method | Interim Quantitative Method for Evaluating the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Test Substances on Porous Surfaces against Viruses |
Other Test Methods
TEST METHOD NUMBER | TEST METHOD NAME |
AOAC 955.14; 955.15; 964.02 | |
AOAC 965.12 | Tuberculocidal activity of disinfectants |
MB-24-03 | Testing of Mycobacterium bovis (BCG) Using the Germicidal Spray Products as Disinfectants Test |
ASTM E1052 | Standard Test Method to Assess the Activity of Microbicides against Viruses in Suspension |
ASTM E1053 | Standard Test Method to Assess Virucidal Activity of Chemicals Intended for Disinfection of Inanimate, Nonporous Environmental Surfaces |
ASTM E1054 | Standard Test Methods for Evaluation of Inactivators of Antimicrobial Agents |
ASTM E1153 | Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Sanitizers Recommended for Inanimate, Hard, Nonporous Non-Food Contact Surfaces |
ASTM E1482 | Standard Practice for Use of Gel Filtration Columns for Cytotoxicity Reduction and Neutralization |
ASTM E1838 | Standard Test Method for Determining the Virus-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Agents Using the Fingerpads of Adults |
ASTM E2011 | Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Formulations for Virus-Eliminating Activity Using the Entire Hand |
ASTM E2111 | Standard Quantitative Carrier Test Method to Evaluate the Bactericidal, Fungicidal, Mycobactericidal, and Sporicidal Potencies of Liquid Chemicals (QCT-1) |
ASTM E2197 | Standard Quantitative Disk Carrier Test Method for Determining Bactericidal, Virucidal, Fungicidal, Mycobactericidal, and Sporicidal Activities of Chemicals (QCT-2) |
ASTM E2276 | Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Agents Using the Fingerpads of Adults |
ASTM E2362 | Standard Practice for Evaluation of Pre-saturated or Impregnated Towelettes for Hard Surface Disinfection |
ASTM E2613 | Standard Test Method for Determining Fungus-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Agents Using Fingerpads of Adults |
ASTM E2755 | Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Hand Rub Formulations Using Hands of Adults |
ASTM E2839 | Standard Test Method for Production of Clostridioides difficile Spores for Use in Efficacy Evaluation of Antimicrobial Agents |
ASTM E2895 | Standard Test Method for Producing High Titers of Viable and Semi-Purified Spores of Clostridioides difficile using a Liquid Medium |
ASTM E2967 | Standard Test Method for Assessing the Ability of Pre-wetted Towelettes to Remove and Transfer Bacterial Contamination on Hard, Non-Porous Environmental Surfaces Using the Wiperator |
ASTM E3011 | Standard Test Method for In vitro production of Clostridioides difficile Spores (liver broth) |
ASTM E3160 | Standard Test Method for Quantitative Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties of Porous Antibacterial Treated Articles |
Candidate ASTM Methods
CREM Co | Quantitative Assessment of Microbial Decontamination and Transfer using a Carrier Platform (QCT-3) |
CREM Co | Assessment of environmental surface disinfectants against dry biofilms |
Here is some information about bibliographic and IP research of antimicrobial efficacy test.
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