[Histonet] Cryostat Disinfection

[Vickroy, Jim]

In the CAP checklist it states that The cryostat must be4 defrosted and 
decontaminated by wiping all exposed surfaces with a tuberculocidal 
disinfectant.  The cryostat should be at room temperature during 
decontamination unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.   The newest 
cryostat by Thermofisher uses cold disinfection with a chemical called Sanosil. 
  Am I right thinking that on that cryostat we do not have to disinfect at room 
temperature?

Your thoughts?

James Vickroy BS, HT(ASCP)

Surgical  and Autopsy Pathology Technical Supervisor
Memorial Medical Center
217-788-4046



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[Histonet] Cryostat disinfection

[Cynthia Baranowski]

In my previous email regarding weekly cryostat disinfection-- I meant to say 
that we clean with 70% alcohol, then bring to room temp, disinfect with 
Cavicide, wipe down with abs alcohol, bring back down to -22C. We also use 70% 
alcohol for our routine daily cleaning.
Cindy Baranowski
Emory Healthcare 

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