Testing
Antimicrobial Resistance
The bactericidal and bacteriostatic nature of materials is reported as percent microbial reduction.
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Why this test is needed
Microbial growth promotes odor and shortens the life of cushions and support surfaces.
How this test is performed
A known quantity of bacteria are grown on a sample from support surface for a defined period of time, then counted using standard plate count methods.