Cleanroom Acronyms

ACPH
Air Changes Per Hour
BSC
Biological Safety Cabinet
CAI
Compounding Aseptic Isolator
CACI
Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolator
CVE
Containment Ventilated Enclosure
LAFW
Laminar Air Flow Workbench
ISO#  
Particle Count Rating
C PEC
Containment Primary Engineering Control
C SEC
Containment Secondary Engineering Control
HD
Hazardous Drug
HEPA
High-Efficiency Particulate Air
NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
API
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
AHCA
Agency of Health Care Administration
BUD
Beyond Use Date
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
BI
Barrier Isolator
CSP
Compound Sterile Preparation
DCA
Direct Compounding Area
HVAC
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
IPA
Isopropyl Alcohol
ISO
International Organization of Standardization
NIST
National Institute for Standards and Technology
USP
United States Pharmacopeia
LOD
Line of Demarcation
SAR
Small Acrylic Room
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
PPE
Personnel Protective Equipment
AHU
Air Handling Unit
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