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AATCC Test Method 147-2004 Antibacterial Activity Assessment of Textile Materials: Parallel Streak Method Developed in 1976 by AATCC Commit- cluding corresponding untreated controls reasonable precaution must be taken to tee RA31; reaffirmed 1977, 1982, 1998; of the same material, are placed in inti- eliminate this risk to the laboratory per- editorially revised 1980, 1982, 1983, mate contact with nutrient agar (see 7.1 sonnel and to personnel in the associated 1986; revised 1987, 1988 (with title and 7.4) which has been previously environment. Wear protective clothing change), 1993; editorially revised and streaked with an inoculum of a test bacte- and respiratory protection that prevents reaffirmed 2004. rium. After incubation, a clear area of in- penetration by the bacteria. terrupted growth underneath and along 4.3 Good laboratory practices should the sides of the test material indicates an- be followed. Wear safety glasses in all Foreword tibacterial activity of the specimen. A laboratory areas. standard strain of bacteria is used which 4.4 All chemicals should be handled The Parallel Streak Method has filled a is specific to the requirements of the ma- with care. need for a relatively quick and easily exe- cuted qualitativ