Flash autoclaves are done at a temperature of: (A) 121C in 15 min, (B) 134C in 3 minutes, (C) 108C in 45 minutes, (D) 160C in 120 minutes
Answer is B. "Flash" autoclaves, which are widely used in operating rooms, often use saturated steam at a temperature of 134degC for 3 minutes. Autoclave at 121C for 15 minutes Dry heat at 160C for 2 hours Ref: Ananthanarayana textbook of Microbiology 9th edition Pgno : 31