ASTM E1482-12

4.1 This practice is to be used for the removal of virucidal agents from test product-virus mixtures, or from test product-neutralizer-virus mixtures, at or after the contact period and before the inoculation of these mixtures into host systems for assay of viral infectivity.

4.2 The purpose of the practice is to reduce the concentration of the cytotoxic properties of the test product and neutralizers in order to permit the evaluation of viral infectivity at dilutions that would otherwise be toxic to the host cells.

4.3 The practice is applicable to the testing of liquid, pre-saturated towelettes, and pressurized disinfectant products, as well as handwash/rub products.

1.2 This practice should be performed only by persons trained in virology techniques.

1.3 This practice utilizes gel filtration technology. The effectiveness of the practice is dependent on the ratio of gel bed volume to sample size and uniformity in the preparation of columns as well as the conditions of entrifugation. The effectiveness of this practice is maximized by investigator practice and experience with gel filtration techniques.

1.4 This practice will aid in the reduction, but not necessarily elimination, of test product toxicity while preserving the titer of the input virus.

1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.