Sampling plans for use of rapid adenosine triphosphate (ATP) monitoring must overcome variability or suffer statistical invalidity

To the Editor"”We write with respect to the article by Visrodia et al. on using a commercial rapid adenosine triphosphate (ATP) device for validation of cleaning of flexible gastroendoscopes. The importance of timeliness in quality assurance testing in this device area is critical owing to the time pressures on the use of the gastroendoscopes by clinical staff involved in patient care. The work is a useful additional contribution to this growing field of use for ATP devices.2 Nonetheless, we highlight concerns with 2 aspects of the method adopted within the work by Visrodia et al.