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Alert and action limit of CFU per plate for in-process environmental monitoring
| Environmental monitoring | CFU alert limit | CFU action limit |
|---|---|---|
| Gown swabs | ≥ 2 per plate | ≥ 5 per plate |
| Finger dabs | ≥ 2 per plate | ≥ 5 per plate |
| Finger dabs—at the end of process | N/A | > 1 per plate |
| In process settle plate EM | N/A | > 1 per plate |
| In process swab plate EM | N/A | > 1 per plate |
