GB/T 38502-2020 in English
VALIDTest method for bactericidal effect of disinfectant in laboratory
- Issued on:2020-03-06
- Implemented on:2020-10-01
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《GB/T 38502-2020消毒剂实验室杀菌效果检验方法》由628(国家疾病预防控制局)归口,主管部门为国家疾病预防控制局。
Introduction
Analysis of the core content of the standard
This standard specifies the complete technical system for laboratory testing of the bactericidal effect of disinfectants, covering key links such as bacterial suspension preparation, neutralizer identification, and quantitative/qualitative killing tests.
| Test type | Applicable scenarios | Qualification standard |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension quantitative test | Conventional disinfectant evaluation | Kill log value ≥5.00 |
| Carrier quantitative test | Viscous/solution disinfectant | Kill log value ≥3.00 |
| Qualitative sterilization test | Medical device sterilization | All 30 samples showed sterile growth |
Key operating points
1. Specifications for preparation of bacterial suspensions
The standard requires that the concentration of the vegetative suspension be controlled at 1×108-5×108 CFU/mL, and the spore suspension must be heat-treated at 80℃ 10min to remove the vegetative bodies. The preparation of bacterial slices requires defatting pretreatment, and the amount of bacteria recovered from the carrier should reach 1×106-5×106 CFU/slice.
2. Neutralizer identification test
Four groups of controls must be verified: neutralization product group, neutralizer group, positive control group, and negative control group. The qualified standard requires that the colony count error rate of the first three groups is ≤15%, and there is no sterile growth in the negative control group.
3. Quantitative killing test design
Three action time gradients need to be set (0.5 times, 1 times, and 1.5 times the shortest time in the instructions), and the concentration of organic interferences should be selected according to the usage scenario: 0.3% or 3.0% bovine serum albumin.
Example of calculation of logarithmic killing value
When the average colony count of the positive control group is 5.0×107 CFU/mL (logarithm 7.70) and no colonies are detected in the experimental group:
Logarithmic killing value = 7.70-0 = ≥7.70
Requirements for special microbiological inspection
| Microbial type | Representative strain | Culture conditions | Qualified standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium | Mycobacterium chelonae subspecies | 36℃±1℃ 7 days | Kill log value ≥ 4.00 |
| Fungus | Candida albicans/Aspergillus niger | 30-36℃ 72 hours | Kill log value ≥ 4.00 |
Implementation suggestions
- The laboratory must meet the biosafety level II standard, and the strain should be subcultured no more than the 8th generation
- A positive control and a negative control must be set up for each test
- The influencing factor test should test the effects of organic matter, temperature, and pH
- The carrier test is recommended to use Cloth piece (40 woven yarn white cotton cloth) is used as the standard carrier
Note: This standard was first published in 2020, replacing the original scattered test methods and establishing a unified disinfectant laboratory evaluation system.

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