During a post-sterilization evaluation, a CS technician finds that a biological indicator (BI) test vial has turned yellow. What does this result indicate?
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A
Sterilization was successful and all spores were killed
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B
The sterilization process failed and the load must be recalled
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C
The chemical indicator confirmed adequate steam penetration
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D
The BI requires an additional 24-hour incubation period