24h Biological Indicator for Steam from Terragene is cataloged for sterilization & decontamination workflows.
Pack sizes & catalog numbers
Not stated · BT20
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product overview
Terragene's Bionova self-contained indicator monitors gravity-displacement and vacuum-assisted steam cycles at 121-135°C. The page lists alternative spore populations; the supplied population must be confirmed for the selected configuration. This is a process-monitoring product.
Product type: Biological sterilization indicators.
Recorded product specifications: Assay readout: Visual culture-medium color change; final result after 24 hours.
Workflow context: Match indicators to the sterilization process and required incubation system; distinguish viable-spore results from chemical exposure indicators.
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Manufacturer catalog number and pack: BT20 (Not stated).
- Manufacturer
- Terragene
- Primary application group
- Sterilization & decontamination
- Reagent category
- Biological sterilization indicators
- SciBranch number
- RM-05.014.002-0001-7
- Manufacturer catalog numbers
- BT20
- Evidence
- Official manufacturer documentation; candidate compatibility requires protocol review
- Assay method
- Self-contained spore growth indicator
- Organism scope
- Geobacillus stearothermophilus
- Assay readout
- Visual culture-medium color change; final result after 24 hours
- Instrument and workflow requirements
- Incubation at 60 ± 2°C; Bionova IC10/20 listed
- Intended use and workflow
- Manufacturer states FDA-cleared
- Other specifications
- Consult manufacturer documentation
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Terragene's Bionova self-contained indicator monitors gravity-displacement and vacuum-assisted steam cycles at 121-135°C. The page lists alternative spore populations; the supplied population must be confirmed for the selected configuration. This is a process-monitoring product.
Official visible page confirms product name and ordering code. Retrieved 2026-11-08. Terragene's Bionova self-contained indicator monitors gravity-displacement and vacuum-assisted steam cycles at 121-135°C. The page lists alternative spore populations; the supplied population must be confirmed for the selected configuration. This is a process-monitoring product.
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