Talk:Sterility testing

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This is the discussion page for the article Sterility testing. It is for improving the article: sources, wording, structure, scope and titles. It is not a general discussion forum about the subject, and it is not a place to ask for advice — see Project:Medical disclaimer.

The detection-probability tableResolved

Qualitative entries rather than percentages — is that a deliberate choice? Readers will want numbers. — PlainNumbersPip (talk) 09:55, 1 February 2026 (UTC)

Deliberate. The exact figures depend on the sampling plan and putting one set of numbers in would imply a generality they do not have. The article says the shape is the point. ✓ Done — EndotoxinEd (talk) 13:30, 1 February 2026 (UTC)

Resolved. This thread is closed. Reopening it is fine if new sources appear; please add a new subsection rather than editing the closed discussion.

Method suitabilityDone

The point that an antimicrobial sample can pass by suppressing growth is the most important practical caveat and was missing from an earlier revision. — NewLabNell (talk) 10:20, 12 May 2026 (UTC)

Restored and given its own paragraph. It is the reason method suitability exists as a separate exercise. ✓ Done — EndotoxinEd (talk) 14:00, 12 May 2026 (UTC)

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Treat as non-sterile

The closing paragraph gets close to guidance. It is phrased as a corollary and points at other articles rather than instructing, which I think holds the line. — DisclosureDido (talk) 11:10, 27 June 2026 (UTC)

Agreed, and the medical-advice disclaimer immediately after removes any doubt. — NPOV_Nadia (talk) 14:35, 27 June 2026 (UTC)

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