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Gloved Fingertip Sampling

Meaning

Gloved Fingertip Sampling is a standardized microbiological quality control test used primarily in sterile pharmaceutical compounding and manufacturing environments. This technique assesses the aseptic technique of personnel by directly measuring the microbial contamination transferred from the gloved hands during critical handling processes. It is a crucial, quantitative metric for validating the sterility assurance of the compounding environment.