Simulated-use validation of a sponge ATP method for determining the adequacy of manual cleaning of endoscope channels

Table 1 Tests performed on each colonoscope channel sample type

Test method	Instrument channel segment^a
	Samples collected (N = 5)
	Flush	Sponge elution	Sponge
ATP	X	X	X
Protein quantitation	X	X	Not done
Viable count	X	X	Not done

ISSN: 1756-0500