What is ATP and How to take an ATP Swab Test.
What is Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)?
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is a molecule found in all living cells including most food residues and microorganisms, is an ideal indicator of hygiene.
An integral component of food safety is the verification of cleaning and sanitation effectiveness. The presence of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is an ideal indicator of hygiene.
ATP (adenosine tri-phosphate) and protein assays are also on-site assays but not specific for allergens. These detect general contamination with biological material /proteins which are not necessarily the allergens of concern but can indicate the level of cleaning capability
What ATP score would indicate compliant cleaning and sanitation procedures?
The color-coded chart below explains how a test is evaluated.
0 to 2.5 (250) = Clean; 2.51 (251) to 2.9 (299) = Caution; 3 (300) to 5 (500) = Fail
How do you carry out an ATP swab?
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