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SporeAlert Sterilizer Monitoring by Woodhouse Labs - easy to use kits with online results

03/27/2026

🚨 New Product Announcement 🚨

Don’t want to wait for spore test results to arrive by mail?
Meet the MiniBio Autoreader Incubator—designed for in-office spore testing of steam autoclaves with results ready in just 1 hour.

Perfect for practices that need immediate confirmation and faster decision-making.

🧪 What’s Included in the Bundle:

MiniBio Autoreader Incubator

Ampule crusher

(50) spore test ampules with 1-hour readout

Thermometer

🔍 Key Features:

Holds 3 biological indicators (38 mm deep, 9 mm diameter)

Compatible with Rapid, Super Rapid, and Ultra Rapid fluorescence readout indicators

Dual temperature system: 37 °C and 60 °C

Incubate up to 3 indicators simultaneously, even with different incubation times

Integrated ampoule crusher and top cap

Dedicated port for an external thermometer

USB connection for result tracking via PC software

Built-in thermal printer for instant documentation

Skip the wait, reduce downtime, and get confidence in your sterilization process—right in your office, in one hour.

03/20/2026

⏱️ Our lab techs when we receive your spore test.

At Woodhouse Laboratories, every spore test is set the same day it’s received, so you get fast, reliable results without delay. 🧪💨

03/13/2026

🦷 Infection Control Matters in Dental Offices 🦷

Infections in dental settings can pose serious risks to both patients and staff—but with the right protocols, they are preventable.

One of the most common sources of infection is improperly cleaned or sterilized instruments. Strict sterilization procedures are essential to ensure all tools are safe and contaminant-free between patients.

Proper hand hygiene is equally critical. Frequent handwashing, use of alcohol-based sanitizers, and wearing gloves during procedures help protect everyone involved.

Maintaining a clean, organized environment also plays a key role. Regularly disinfecting surfaces, properly disposing of sharps, and following safe waste practices reduce the risk of exposure.

Finally, staying current with CDC and OSHA infection control guidelines—and ensuring staff are trained and follow a written infection control plan—helps dental offices maintain the highest standards of safety.

✅ Strong infection control protects patients
✅ It protects staff
✅ And it builds trust in your practice

Safety starts with prevention.

03/06/2026

🚨 New Service Announcement: Rush Spore Testing 🚨

Need a test kit ASAP?
When every hour counts, our Rush Spore Test helps keep your autoclave program on track.

Designed for urgent situations and failed test follow-ups, Rush Spore Testing delivers results a full 24 hours sooner than shipping a standard test overnight. Keeping a few on hand means you’re ready to respond quickly—without delays.

🧪 Rush Testing Includes:

Spore testing ampule with 1-hour processing time

Overnight return shipping to our laboratory (UPS)

📞 Have questions or need to place an order?
Call us at 1-800-647-9881

02/23/2026

📊 Real-Time Test Tracking is Here! 📊

Now you can see when we’ve received your test in real time! All tests are logged the same day they arrive and appear on your results dashboard—a simple way to verify your test status.

✅ Quick turnaround:

Steam sterilizers: 24 hours

Chemical: 72 hours

Dry heat: 7 days

Take control of your results with our online dashboard, available 24/7.

💡 Features include:

Advanced sorting by Office, Test Date, or Result

Print snapshots of your results

Download CSVs for compliance monitoring

Full PDF reports for detailed test info

Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay in control with Woodhouse Laboratories.

02/16/2026

🧪 Third-Party Autoclave Testing: Safety You Can Trust 🧪

Autoclaves are essential for sterilizing instruments and equipment—but how do you know they’re really working?

✅ Third-party testing provides an independent check to ensure your autoclave:

Reaches the correct temperature and pressure

Is maintained and constructed according to industry standards

Functions safely, keeping sterilized items truly safe to use

Using biological indicator tests, third-party testing verifies performance and can catch issues before they become a problem. Regular independent testing gives you peace of mind and ensures your sterilization process is effective every time.

Stay safe. Stay compliant. Test with a trusted third-party provider like Woodhouse Laboratories.

02/13/2026

🚨 New Product Announcement 🚨

Introducing our 18" × 18" Sterilization Wraps—designed for dependable protection and consistent performance in medical, dental, and laboratory settings.

Engineered to maintain sterility while allowing effective pe*******on of sterilizing agents, these wraps are built to perform in demanding environments.

🔹 Key Features:

Suitable for high-pressure steam and ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization

Excellent microbial barrier with strong stability, permeability, and flexibility

High bacterial filtration efficiency to protect sterile contents

Soft, drapable material for easy wrapping and handling

Strong tensile strength for reliability during wrapping, sterilization, and storage

Good hydrophobicity to resist moisture and maintain package integrity

Ideal for wrapping instruments and trays, our 18" × 18" sterilization wraps combine protection, ease of use, and reliable performance you can trust.

02/12/2026

Show your clients you take infection control seriously.

We offer a Certificate of Participation to display in your office, demonstrating your commitment to proper sterilization monitoring and patient safety. It’s a simple, professional way to build trust and highlight your dedication to compliance.

📄 Free printable version available — just contact us!
🖨️ Prefer a polished, high-resolution hardcopy? Purchase here:
https://www.woodhouselabs.com/product/certificate-of-participation-sterilization-monitoring-program-hardcopy/

Because peace of mind should be visible.

02/09/2026

🧼 Sterilizers 101: The Different Types 🧼

Proper sterilization is essential in medical and lab settings. There are several methods used to ensure instruments are fully sterilized — here are three of the most common:

🔹 Steam (Autoclave)

Most popular due to versatility and ease of use

Uses high temperature, pressure, and time

Sterilization: 4–30 min; drying cycle: 25–40 min

Common brands: Midmark, Harvey, Pelton & Crane, Statim, Tuttnauer, Ritter

🔹 Dry Heat

Ideal for metal instruments (no steam = no corrosion)

Uses high temperatures for extended times

Sterilization: 12–150 min

Common brands: Harvey, Dentronix, Cox, Sterident, Wayne

🔹 Chemical/V***r

Uses chemical v***r (EtO or alcohol/formaldehyde/ketone blends)

Reduces wear on instruments while sterilizing effectively

Sterilization: 20–40 min

Common brands: Harvey Chemiclave, V***r Steril

💡 CDC Recommendation:
No matter the sterilizer type, verify proper functioning with a weekly spore test.

Learn more and find the right spore testing for your sterilizer at www.WoodhouseLabs.com
✅

02/04/2026

🖤 Infection Control Matters in Tattoo Studios 🖤

Effective infection control starts with safe, sterile equipment and consistent best practices—every client, every time.

✔️ Use sterile needles, machines, and tools for each client
✔️ Dispose of all single-use items after every session
✔️ Keep workspaces clean, uncluttered, and regularly disinfected

🧼 Artist hygiene is critical

Wash hands before and after each procedure

Wear gloves at all times

Recognize and respond quickly to signs of infection like redness, swelling, or discharge

🩸 Blood and body fluid management
Studios must have clear procedures for spills or splashes, and any surface that comes into contact with blood or bodily fluids must be disinfected immediately.

🧪 Sterilization & monitoring
Reusable tools must be properly sterilized—most studios rely on autoclaves. Keeping them maintained, calibrated, and regularly spore tested is essential to confirm they’re working effectively.

📊 With over 21,000 tattoo studios in the U.S., 40 states and Washington, DC require sterilizer monitoring, often by a third party. Poor monitoring can put both client safety and a tattooist’s license at risk.

📋 A clear, up-to-date infection control policy should be shared with staff and clients and reviewed regularly.

Strong infection control protects your art, your clients, and your studio.

02/03/2026

📦 Switching Spore Testing Providers? 📦

Ready to make the switch but still have unused envelopes from your old spore testing company?

No problem—we may be able to help.

📞 Contact us to discuss your options and see how we can make the transition easy, without wasting supplies.

01/30/2026

🧪 Single Strip vs. Multi Strip Spore Test Kits — Which Is Right for You? 🧪

Both single strip and multi strip spore test kits are used to monitor sterilization effectiveness, but they’re designed for different needs depending on your setup and workload.

At Woodhouse Laboratories, we recommend ordering one test kit per sterilizer. Our testing envelopes are custom printed with your specific sterilizer details, helping ensure accurate tracking and clear records. For that reason, we do not recommend using a multi strip kit to test multiple sterilizers, as it can create confusion in documentation.

🔹 Single Strip Test Kit

One test strip + one control strip per envelope

Ideal for routine monitoring and standard sterilizer loads

Meets compliance requirements in all 50 states

Our most popular option due to its simplicity and ease of use

Perfect for small to medium-sized operations

🔹 Multi Strip Test Kit

Two test strips + one control strip per envelope

Designed for larger or industrial autoclaves

Allows testing of multiple locations within the sterilizer chamber

Helpful for very full loads or complex sterilization setups

Provides a more detailed picture of sterilizer performance

✅ Bottom line:
Single strip kits are great for straightforward, routine compliance, while multi strip kits are best for larger operations that need more comprehensive monitoring.

Not sure which kit fits your needs? Woodhouse Laboratories is happy to help you choose the right option for your sterilizer and workflow.

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Bellingham, WA

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+18006479881

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http://www.woodhouselabs.com/

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Woodhouse Laboratories is an owner-operated sterilizer spore testing laboratory founded in 2017 in Ferndale, WA. We are three dedicated scientists with over 20 years of laboratory management, microbiology, and environmental health and safety experience. We started this laboratory because we worked in labs which used or provided sterilizer spore testing services but we were consistently disappointed with the options available. We wanted testing to be affordable, accurate, and fast.

We created Woodhouse Labs with these core values in mind: Monitoring should be easy for clients to do, client service and test results should be provided immediately, we will never compromise our level of service in favor of volume, and most importantly we will always remember that lives depend on our quality of service.