HT Histotechnician

Category - Laboratory Operations

Zack recalls that the level of disinfection that is able to kill proliferative microorganisms, all types of fungi, and is able to inactivate most species of viruses is which among the following levels?
  1. Low level disinfection
  2. Intermediate level disinfection
  3. High level disinfection
  4. Sterilization
Explanation
Answer: B - Intermediate level disinfection
Intermediate level disinfection is the level of disinfection that is able to kill all proliferative microorganisms, all types of fungi, and is able to inactivate most species of viruses. Chemical disinfectants used in this process are classified as hospital disinfectants and are identified as tuberculocidal in nature. This is commonly used in the clinical laboratory setting.
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