Comparison of results of ATP bioluminescence and traditional hygiene swabbing methods for the determination of surface cleanliness at a hospital kitchen

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence and traditional microbiological swabbing culture methods were used for detection of surface hygiene on worktops, cutting boards and equipments at a hospital kitchen. A total of 280 surface samples were collected from the kitchen. The agreement between the...

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Published in:International journal of hygiene and environmental health 2006-03, Vol.209 (2), p.203-206
Main Authors: Aycicek, Hasan, Oguz, Utku, Karci, Koray
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenosine Triphosphate
Air. Soil. Water. Waste. Feeding
ATP bioluminescence
Biological and medical sciences
Colony Count, Microbial
Disinfection - methods
Environment. Living conditions
Environmental Monitoring - methods
Food Microbiology - standards
Food Service, Hospital - standards
Hygiene swabbing
Luminescent Measurements
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Surface cleanliness
Toxicology
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Summary:Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence and traditional microbiological swabbing culture methods were used for detection of surface hygiene on worktops, cutting boards and equipments at a hospital kitchen. A total of 280 surface samples were collected from the kitchen. The agreement between the two methods (coefficient of Kappa) was statistically significant (corrected χ 2 = 30.886 ; κ = 0.249 ; p < 0.001 ). Consequently, the ATP monitoring method provides results rapidly with improved benefits in the control of surface contamination and application of corrective action against poor hygiene. However, it is not a substitute for culturing methods, the combination of both methods was emphasized for surface hygiene monitoring. Besides, the results indicate that, for food safety and public health, the hygienic status of the surfaces in the kitchen should be improved and food handlers should be trained well on hygiene.
ISSN:1438-4639
1618-131X
DOI:10.1016/j.ijheh.2005.09.007