Crosstex PassPort Sterilizer Monitoring Service

Crosstex PassPort™ Biological Sterilizer Monitoring Service

Ensure your practice meets stringent compliance standards with the Crosstex PassPort™ Biological Sterilizer Monitoring Service. Designed for medical, dental, and veterinary facilities, this comprehensive spore testing system provides official 3rd-party legal documentation of your sterilization test results.

Each test kit includes two test strips and one control strip. This allows users to easily spore test multiple locations within the sterilizer chamber during a single cycle. The system includes prepaid envelopes for hassle-free mailing and provides secure, online access to your complete test history at checkyourtest.com.

Multi-Sterilizer Compatibility & Incubation Timelines

The PassPort™ system relies on specialized, highly resistant bacterial spores to accurately verify successful sterilization parameters across different equipment types:

• Steam Sterilizers: Utilizes G. stearothermophilus spores incubated at 132.8°F (56°C). Results are documented and reported back within 24 hours.
• Chemical Vapor: Monitors parameters using G. stearothermophilus spores. Results are verified after 72 hours of incubation.
• Dry Heat Sterilizers: Utilizes B. atrophaeus spores incubated at 98.6°F (37°C). Results are completed within 7 days.
• EO Gas Processes: Relies on B. atrophaeus spores to check lethal parameters. Documentation is provided after a 7-day incubation period.

Why Trust Crosstex PassPort™ For Your Facility?

• CDC & AAMI Alignment: The CDC, AAMI, and AORN recommend spore testing steam autoclaves at least weekly, and ideally daily for maximum safety.
• Reduced Operator Error Risks: Most autoclave failures stem from overloading or selecting wrong cycle parameters. Routine PassPort testing acts as your critical frontline defense.
• Free Shipping Included: Order your Crosstex system today and receive free shipping directly to the contiguous 48 US states.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How often should I use the Crosstex PassPort™ monitoring service to test my sterilizer?

A: According to guidelines from the CDC, AAMI, and AORN, you should perform a biological spore test on your sterilizer at least weekly. For optimal patient safety and liability protection, testing daily is highly recommended.

Q: Why does the kit include two test strips and one control strip?

A:The two test strips allow you to spore test multiple locations inside the sterilizer chamber during a single cycle to catch cold spots. The unheated control strip remains unsterilized and is mailed back to verify that the bacterial spores were alive and viable before the test began.

Q: How long does it take to get my biological test results back?

A: Turnaround times depend on your sterilizer type: Steam results are reported back within 24 hours of receipt, Chemical Vapor takes 72 hours, and Dry Heat or EO Gas results take 7 days. You can securely track and view your complete test history online at any time via checkyourtest.com.

Q: What are the most common causes of a failed autoclave spore test?

A: Operator error is the leading cause of sterilizer failure. This usually happens when the chamber is overloaded, items are packaged incorrectly, or the wrong cycle time and temperature settings are selected for the load.