Viral Penetration Testing

Viral penetration test is a standard method under ANSI/AAMI PB70 to test the protective level of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical purpose e.g. surgical gown, isolation gown and surgical drapes

Test Method

ASTM F1670/F1670M-17a
Standard Test Method for Resistance of
Materials Used in Protective Clothing to
Penetration by Synthetic Blood

evaluate the synthetic blood resistance
according to ANSI/AAMI PB70 level 4

(the highest level) of PPE e.g. surgical drapes
and isolation gown

Screening test before the test of ASTM F1671/F1671M-13

ASTM F1671/F1671M-13
Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Ph-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System

evaluate the virus penetration resistance
according to ANSI/AAMI PB70 level 4
(the highest level) of PPE e.g. surgical gown and isolation gown

ANSI/AAMI PB70

Liquid Barrier Performance and Classification of Protective Apparel and Drapes in Healthcare Facilities

Level

Test

Challenge

Result

Expected Barrier Effectiveness

4

3

2

1 AATCC 42
Impact Penetration

AATCC 127

Hydrostatic Pressure

AATCC 127

Hydrostatic Pressure

ASTM F1670

Synthetic Blood Penetration Test

ASTM F1671