Close
icon of a triangle with an exclamation mark in the center

Breakdowns

Search Sychem

Protein Residue Testing

Discover our Terragene Range designed detect residual levels of protein on the surface, that is not otherwise identifiable by visual inspection.

Speak to an expert

What is Protein Residue Testing?

Protein residue testing is a chemical-based test usually associated with a healthcare setting.

Sychem, winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2022, work in a UK exclusive partnership with the Infection Prevention giant Terragene to offer a range of Protein Residue testing pens and incubators.

The test is used to detect residual levels of protein on the surface of a surgical instrument, that is not otherwise identifiable by visual inspection. Testing for proteins focuses on certain types of protein commonly present in blood and is an essential part of a hospital sterile services regulatory compliance.

To achieve full compliance with the latest HTM 01 – 01: 2016 for the decontamination of reusable surgical instruments, evidence of good practices is required. This includes logging evidence of each protein residue test carried out within the decontamination department as proof of a traceable process. Protein residue tests are essential to the day to day running of a sterile service department.

Our Most Popular Protein Residue Testing Products

At Sychem we provide various Protein residue testing solutions to ensure your processes are operating as they should be. Our complete range includes:

Our MiniPro and PRO1Micro

Bionova Cloud ICON

Bionova Software

Compatible with Bionova Traceability software

ATP graph ICON

Quantitative results

High sensitivity pen system detects 1.0 µg of protein

Results in 10 ICON

Results in 10 minutes

Up to 3 incubations at the same time with results in just 10 minutes

Why use Protein Residue testing?

Protein Residue testing is a method used to measure levels of Infection Control in cleaning processes. With effective testing for proteins, you can locate potential issues with processes such as:

  • Complexity of instrument, loading patterns
  • Washer disinfector defects
  • Medical device defects
  • Human error issues in the manual cleaning processes
  • Pathway of set: Wet/dry time from surgery

As the PRO1 MICRO offers quantitative data you can also witness a trend should your testing results show a steady increase in µg. Meaning you can prevent possible issues before they occur or progress to a larger scale concern.

Downloads

Protein Residue Testing Mock Up

Sychem Protein Residue Testing Flyer 2023

Download
Infection Control Range A4 Cover

Sychem Infection Control FULL brochure 2023

Download
Product Description PRO1 MICRO Terragene

Product Description - PRO1 MICRO 2024

Download
Product Description PRO1 VT Terragene

Product Description - PRO1 VT 2024

Download
Product Description MiniPro Terragene

Product Description - MiniPro 2024

Download

Discover more about our PRO1Micro and MiniPro on Terragene’s YouTube Channel.

What do our customers think of us?

5 stars

"I'm extremely happy with the works carried out by you and your colleagues at Sychem, and we’re grateful for all your efforts thus far."

- Healthcare Client

"I'm extremely happy with the works carried out by you and your colleagues at Sychem, and we’re grateful for all your efforts thus far."

- Healthcare Client
9th March, 2021

ATP Test Vs Protein Residue Testing

Sychem are experts in Infection Control, and we supply a range of Consumables to variou...

9th March, 2021

Process Challenge Devices- their role in infection control

We at Sychem offer a comprehensive range of Infection control consumables to a variety ...

2nd June, 2021

Infection Control Solutions to Reduce Transmission

Sychem are experts in Infection Control solutions and supply a range of chemicals and c...

2nd May, 2021

Methods of Sterilisation

At Sychem, we are experts in the process of Sterilisation, and provide an extensive por...

1st December, 2021

Our partner: Terragene

Sychem is incredibly proud to be the UK exclusive partner for Terragene. Terragene and ...

4th February, 2021

Practising Good Hygiene Post COVID-19

After the Covid-19 Pandemic took the world by storm in 2020, ensuring the continued pra...

9th March, 2021

Sterilisation & Disinfection, what’s the difference?

Sychem can help you make the right decision for your business Would you be able to iden...

Want to keep up to date?

Join our newsletter for deals and news

Name(Required)
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Get in Touch With a Specialist

Get in Touch With an Autoclave Servicing Specialist

Name(Required)
I would like a quote for:
Newsletter signup

Get in Touch With a Specialist

Call us: 08456446824

[email protected]

Name(Required)
I would like a quote for:
Newsletter signup