{"product_id":"hygiena-medicheck-protein-residue-test","title":"Hygiena MediCheck™ High-Sensitivity Protein Residue Test for Healthcare – 100 Tests","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHygiena MediCheck™ High-Sensitivity Protein Residue Test for Healthcare – 100 Tests\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHygiena MediCheck is a rapid swab test that detects protein residue left on surfaces after cleaning. Hygiena designed it for healthcare settings such as sterile processing departments and dental practices, to check that surgical and dental instruments and washer-disinfector surfaces have been cleaned properly before disinfection or sterilization. Swab the surface, snap to release the reagent and incubate at 37 °C. The liquid stays \u003cstrong\u003egreen\u003c\/strong\u003e if the surface is clean and turns \u003cstrong\u003epurple\u003c\/strong\u003e if protein is present, with results in 5 to 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMediCheck detects as little as 3 µg of protein (per Hygiena), with no instrument needed to read the result. It needs only a 37 °C incubator. It's sold in boxes of 100 single-use tests. Hygiena MediCheck is available in Canada from Cambridge Environmental Products with CAD pricing and Canadian purchasing support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:18px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:8px; background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35; margin-top:0;\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterile processing departments\u003c\/strong\u003e: verifying instrument cleaning before sterilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDental practices\u003c\/strong\u003e: checking that instruments are clean after washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWasher-disinfector checks\u003c\/strong\u003e: verifying surfaces and cleaning performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfection prevention programs\u003c\/strong\u003e that need documented cleaning verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose MediCheck?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eConfirms cleaning before sterilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein residue such as blood and tissue left on instruments can shield microorganisms and stop disinfection and sterilization from working properly. MediCheck shows whether cleaning removed that residue, so problems can be fixed before the instrument moves on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eHigh sensitivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHygiena states MediCheck detects about 3 µg of protein after 30 minutes at 37 °C. Heavier soil shows sooner: about 10 µg from 5 minutes and 5 µg from 10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eEasy-to-read colour result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen means pass, grey means caution and purple means fail. Staff read the result by eye against the chart on the tube label, with no reader or luminometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eAll-in-one, recyclable device\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pre-moistened swab and reagent are in one device, with no pipetting or mixing. Hygiena describes the plastic as recyclable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:18px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:8px; background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the device warm to room temperature (21–25 °C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull out the swab and swab the surface in a crisscross pattern, rotating the swab. Use a 10 × 10 cm area on flat surfaces. Don't touch the swab tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn the swab to the tube. Break the Snap-Valve and squeeze the bulb twice to release all the liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake for 5 to 10 seconds to wet the swab tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncubate at \u003cstrong\u003e37 °C for 30 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Read early if the liquid turns purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the colour to the chart on the tube label and record the result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReading the Result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eGreen (including green-grey)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003ePass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eClean. No further action.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eCaution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eSmall amount of residue. Re-rinse, re-clean or re-test according to your protocol.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003ePurple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eFail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eNot clean. Re-clean and re-test.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteps and interpretation are from the Hygiena MediCheck instructions for use. A negative control (a device activated without sampling) can be incubated alongside for colour comparison.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eMediCheck™ Protein Residue Test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eMDCK-100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e100 tests per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eProtein residue (also reacts with reducing substances)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eAbout 3 µg protein at 37 °C, 30 min (per Hygiena)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime to result\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e5–30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncubation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e37 °C (incubator required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eVisual: green (pass), grey (caution), purple (fail)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e2–25 °C (36–77 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eUse by the expiry date on the device and label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eSingle use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eHygiena\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications are from the Hygiena MediCheck instructions for use and product information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSelection \u0026amp; Handling Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:18px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:8px; background:#fff8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cleaning check, not a sterility test.\u003c\/strong\u003e MediCheck verifies protein removal after cleaning. It doesn't replace sterilization monitoring, your facility's reprocessing procedures or the instrument manufacturer's reprocessing instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest before disinfection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hygiena advises testing after detergent cleaning and rinsing, but before terminal disinfection, or after the proper dwell time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e peroxide-based disinfectants can cause false positives, and high concentrations of alkaline detergents or sanitizers may cause false negatives. Sugars, tannins and ascorbic acid also react.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncubator required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Results are based on 37 °C. Testing at lower temperatures may not reach the stated sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't swab visibly soiled items.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy soil overloads the swab. Clean first, then verify.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwab reach:\u003c\/strong\u003e the swab samples surfaces it can reach. Confirm suitability for narrow lumens or complex devices with your reprocessing team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e See the Safety Data Sheet for handling information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hygiena.com\/documents\/62366\/medicheck-product-sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHygiena MediCheck Product Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hygiena.com\/documents\/64081\/medicheck-instructions-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHygiena MediCheck Instructions for Use (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed the Safety Data Sheet or a certificate of analysis for a specific lot? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Cambridge\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll request it from Hygiena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCanadian Purchasing Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCambridge Environmental Products is a Canadian-owned laboratory supply distributor based in Ontario and has served Canadian labs since 1993. We supply Hygiena hygiene monitoring tests with CAD pricing and shipping across Canada. We work with sterile processing departments, dental practices, laboratories and research facilities, and can help with quotes and standing orders. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lab-supplies\"\u003elab supplies\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eWhat is MediCheck used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChecking that surgical and dental instruments, and washer-disinfector surfaces, are free of protein residue after cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eHow sensitive is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHygiena states it detects about 3 µg of protein after 30 minutes at 37 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eHow long does it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 to 30 minutes at 37 °C. Heavily soiled samples turn purple sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eDo I need an incubator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The test is incubated at 37 °C. A dry block incubator set to 37 °C works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eDoes it replace sterilization indicators?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It verifies cleaning. Continue to use your normal sterilization monitoring and reprocessing procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 2 °C and 25 °C. Let devices reach room temperature before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eIs MediCheck available in Canada?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cambridge Environmental Products supplies Hygiena MediCheck across Canada with CAD pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:18px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:8px; background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35; margin-top:0;\"\u003eNeed Help with Cleaning Verification?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe instruments or surfaces you need to verify\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether you have a 37 °C incubator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many tests you use per month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll help you choose the right Hygiena tests and set up standing orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 18px; background:#1f4e79; color:#ffffff; text-decoration:none; border-radius:5px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\nContact Cambridge for Product Support\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hygiena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50053574164739,"sku":"MDCK-100","price":504.13,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2006\/8997\/files\/pf-medicheck-e1614969521259.webp?v=1793216099","url":"https:\/\/cambridgeenviro.com\/products\/hygiena-medicheck-protein-residue-test","provider":"Cambridge Environmental Products, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}