06. Endoscope control

2 swabs with medium, 2 rinse samples, 1 water sample from the endoscopy water bottle

culture

3 - 5 days

• For testing the disinfection of endoscopes 2 swabs with medium, 2 rinse samples and 1 water sample from the endoscopy water bottle are necessary for each endoscope.
• After sampling, the samples must be refrigerated until they are returned. The samples, including the filled-in submission form, must be sent to the laboratory within 24 hours.