abstract |
The disclosed technology relates to a sterilization indicator and a process to concentrate signal generated by constraining it to a minimal surface, in a minimal volume and minimal pH and growth buffering or mediating influences. The sterilization indicator may comprise a carrier 12 , the carrier having a first surface 14 and a second surface 16 ; a support 20 , the support having a first section 22 and a second section 24 , the carrier 12 overlying the first section 12 of the support 20 , the second surface 16 of the carrier being adhered to the first section 22 of the support 20 ; and a biological indicator 30 supported by the carrier 12 . The second section 24 of the support 20 may be of sufficient dimension to permit handling the sterilization indicator 10 without contacting the biological indicator 30 . A process for making the sterilization indicator is disclosed. Processes for using the sterilization indicator are disclosed. |