Proper Environmental Surface Sampling with Agar Plates

Environmental monitoring (EM) is a key element in ensuring that aseptic processing areas are maintained in an adequate state of control. One of the steps of environmental monitoring is the sampling of equipment, personnel, and compounding facilities. Learn how to correctly sample surfaces with agar plates by watching one of our microbiology experts in this video.

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