Free ATP Bioluminescence Surface Testing

What an ATP test measures

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a molecule found in all living cells, so it is present in organic residue such as body fluids, skin cells, food soil and microorganisms. An ATP test swabs a surface, the swab reacts with an enzyme that produces light, and a handheld luminometer reads that light in seconds as relative light units (RLU). More residue produces a higher reading.

What it does and does not tell you

• It does show, objectively and immediately, whether a surface was actually cleaned — which is why infection prevention programs use it to audit cleaning.
• It does not identify specific organisms or prove a surface is free of pathogens. A low reading is evidence of good cleaning, not a sterility result.
• Pass/fail limits are set by the device manufacturer and your own baseline, so readings are compared on the same system over time.

How the free assessment works

1. Pick the surfaces. We agree a short list of high-touch points — exam tables, bed rails, door handles, light switches, keyboards, restroom fixtures.
2. Swab as-is. We test those surfaces under your current cleaning, without warning your staff or vendor, so the result reflects normal conditions.
3. Written results. You receive every reading with its location and the device's pass/fail limit, plus the surfaces that need attention.
4. No obligation. The report is yours to use with your current vendor or your infection control committee.

Call (978) 307-8107 to book a time, or read how quality control works in healthcare environmental services.

Compliance, Certifications & Documentation

Massachusetts healthcare facilities are subject to multiple layers of regulatory oversight. Our cleaning protocols are designed to support your compliance program across:

• Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH): 105 CMR 130 hospital licensure, 105 CMR 140 clinic regulations, 105 CMR 150 long-term care facilities, and the local board of health's inspection authority.
• CDC Environmental Infection Control Guidelines: Cleaning sequences, contact times, and hand hygiene protocols aligned with CDC HICPAC recommendations.
• EPA-Registered Hospital-Grade Disinfectants: List N (SARS-CoV-2), List P (Candida auris), List H (MRSA and VRE) and List K (C. difficile) products applied with documented contact times.
• HIPAA Privacy Awareness: Environmental services staff trained on patient privacy in clinical areas, including handling of materials that may contain protected health information.
• Joint Commission & AAAHC Survey Support: Documentation, audit trails, and quality control reports formatted to support accreditation surveys.