Performing Surface Sampling in Cleanrooms

Learn how to properly perform surface sampling in cleanroom environments to support environmental monitoring and contamination control. This lesson covers the selection and use of contact plates and swabs, proper sampling technique, labeling, incubation, and documentation. Emphasis is placed on USP <797>, <1116>, and FDA cGMP compliance to ensure sterile compounding quality and patient safety.

By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the importance and regulatory requirements for microbiological control in pharmaceutical cleanrooms.
  2. Identify common microbial contaminants in cleanroom environments and their sources.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in sampling techniques for surface microbiological monitoring.
  4. Perform microbial culturing and identification of common contaminants.
  5. Interpret sampling results and apply them to cleanroom management practices.
  6. Implement corrective actions based on microbiological data to maintain cleanroom standards.

About Instructor

Seth DePasquale, R.Ph., BCSCP

Seth DePasquale is a Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist and former co-owner of BET Pharm, LLC in Lexington, KY; a compounding pharmacy specializing in long-acting injectable hormone formulations for equine reproduction. Seth's passion for compounding and teaching have combined when he co-founded LyceumCE.com; dedicated to increasing compliance and better practices through video-based continuing pharmacy education.

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Course Includes

  • 1 Lesson
  • 1 Quiz