Multiple choice

Which of the following temperature pressure does autoclave use?

  1. 121oC for 12 mins at 15 lbs

  2. 232oF for 30 mins at 12 lbs

  3. 160oC for 30 mins at 10 lbs

  4. 133oF for 1 hour at 15 lbs
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Explanation

Holding period in an autoclave is 121oC for 12 min at 15 lbs pressure or 134oC at 30 lbs pressure for 3 minutes.

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