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Lab requirements for counting plates

My company is looking into the possibility to counting plates and are wondering the requirements we would need for such a room?

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Tracey Evans Jun 30, 2020

From your question, I assume you are asking specifically what facility and environmental conditions are required for a microbiological laboratory, in terms of ISO 17025 accreditation. As you asked about the room, I will respond with a few requirements related to facilities and environmental conditions, clause 6.3 of ISO 17025:2017. The requirement is that facilities and environmental conditions must be suitable, documented, controlled, monitored, recorded and periodically reviewed. To determine what is suitable for your laboratory, you will need to look at the activities that will take place in the “room” and what regulatory requirements are required, i.e. the context.  

Remember ISO 17025 is a guideline to assist you achieve competency, impartiality and consistent operations.  The facilities and controls necessary will depend on the type of testing being performed. You will need to do a risk assessment to identify the controls necessary, by considering anything that could lead to a deviation from meeting regulatory and quality requirements. For example high risk micro-organisms may require a negative pressurised room.  Address issues such as hygiene and cleaning protocols, access control, structural layout to provide for separation of activities, as well as equipment needed to minimise cross-contamination  - type of surfaces, ventilation, and suitable class of biosafety cabinets. Facilities should include suitable disposal of waste and sterilisation of materials.

For further information see the following:
The article What does ISO 17025:2017 require for laboratory measurement equipment and related procedures? at https://advisera.com/17025academy/blog/2019/07/25/iso-17025-measurement-requirements-of-the-standard/
ISO 17025 toolkit Facilities and Environmental Condition Procedure at https://advisera.com/17025academy/documentation/facilities-and-environmental-condition-procedure/

The article Five-step laboratory risk management according to ISO 17025:2017 at https://advisera.com/17025academy/blog/2019/12/05/iso-17025-risk-management-in-five-steps/
The webinar How to manage risks in laboratories according to ISO 17025 at https://advisera.com/17025academy/webinar/iso-17025-risk-management-how-to-manage-it-free-webinar-on-demand/

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