--- title: MagnaAmp® Biological Indicator | Mesa Labs description: MagnaAmp® is a self-contained biological indicator ampoule for monitoring steam sterilization of liquids in ampoules, large containers, or washer sterilizers. image: https://lynton-sb3-mesalabs-20969579.hs-sites.com/hubfs/website/solutions/solutions/sterilization%20and%20cleaning%20monitoring/Products/MagnaAmp%20Biological%20Indicators/magnaamp-biological-indicator-main.jpg.png --- # MagnaAmp® Biological Indicator 1. 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The MagnaAmp® biological indicator ampoules contain *Geobacillus stearothermophilus* spores and a specially-formulated culture medium that turns a dramatic yellow if spores grow. The small (1ml) MagnaAmp® provides: - Results within 48-hours - Easy visual confirmation - No laboratory required [ GET A QUOTE ](http://lynton-sb3-mesalabs-20969579.hs-sites.com/sterilization-cleaning-monitoring/quote-request?sdc_product_list=Liquid%20Amp%20BI) [ Contact Mesa ](https://google.com) Technical Specifications Document Downloads ### Technical Specifications ## MagnaAmp® Biological Indicator --- **Storage:** Refrigerate at 2-8°C **Expiration:** 18 months from date of manufacture **Certification:** MagnaAmp® biological indicators are traceable to a recognized culture collection and certified for population, D-value, Z-value, Fo value and performance. *G. stearothermophilus* | **Incubation** | 48 hours at 55 – 600C | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Population** | 104 | 105 | 106 | | **Units** | 50 | 50 | 50 | | **Reorder#** | MA/4 | MA/5 | MA/6 | ### Document Downloads - [Product Brochure – MagnaAmp](https://lynton-sb3-mesalabs-20969579.hs-sites.com/hubfs/sporemind/public/MagnaAmp%20Brochure.pdf) - [Product Specifications - MagnaAmp](https://lynton-sb3-mesalabs-20969579.hs-sites.com/hubfs/sporemind/public/SP-121%20Product%20Specification%20-%20MagnaAmp.pdf) - [Technical Report - MagnaAmp](https://lynton-sb3-mesalabs-20969579.hs-sites.com/hubfs/sporemind/public/TS-116%20MagnaAmp%20Technical%20Report.pdf) - [Population Assay Instructions – SterilAmp® II, SterilAmp® II “5230” and MagnaAmp®](https://mesalabs.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/TS-404-v2-2.pdf) - [Safety Data Sheet – MagnaAmp](https://lynton-sb3-mesalabs-20969579.hs-sites.com/hubfs/sporemind/public/TS-203%20v2%20Safety%20Data%20Sheet--MagnaAmp.pdf) - [White Paper – Browning of Media from Prolonged Thermal Insult](https://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/2114285/1.%20Sterilization%20and%20Disinfection%20Control/Literature%20and%20Campaign%20Material/Liquid%20SCBI/20-SCBI-Browning-of-Media-White-Paper-R01.pdf) ### Related products #### [![MagnaAmp Incubators](https://lynton-sb3-mesalabs-20969579.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/website/solutions/solutions/sterilization%20and%20cleaning%20monitoring/Products/MagnaAmp%20Incubators/magnaamp-incubators-main.png?width=300&height=300&name=magnaamp-incubators-main.png) MagnaAmp Incubators The Model 1510 Incubator features 15 incubation cavities for 57°C incubation of MagnaAmp® biological indicators.](http://lynton-sb3-mesalabs-20969579.hs-sites.com/products/sterilization-cleaning-monitoring/magnaamp-incubators) #### [![SterilAmp® II and 5230](https://lynton-sb3-mesalabs-20969579.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/website/solutions/solutions/sterilization%20and%20cleaning%20monitoring/Products/SterilAmp/sterilamp-supporting-01.jpg.png?width=300&height=300&name=sterilamp-supporting-01.jpg.png) SterilAmp® II and 5230 Mesa’s liquid self-contained biological indicators (SCBI) dramatically reduce the risk of human error and false positives in pharmaceutical processes.](http://lynton-sb3-mesalabs-20969579.hs-sites.com/products/sterilization-cleaning-monitoring/sterilamp-ii-5230) ### Related services [![Contract studies laboratory](https://lynton-sb3-mesalabs-20969579.hs-sites.com/hubfs/mesalabs%20website/solutions/solutions/sterilization%20and%20cleaning%20monitoring/Services/Contract%20Studies/contractStudies.jpg) #### Contract studies laboratory Mesa’s independent contract studies laboratory performs certified and compliant third-party chemical and biological indicator testing and verification. 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