Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Practice Exam

The function of an anteroom in sterile compounding is primarily to facilitate hand hygiene and garbing procedures. An anteroom serves as a controlled environment that acts as a transitional space between the general pharmacy area and the sterile compounding area. It plays a crucial role in maintaining aseptic conditions by providing a dedicated space for personnel to properly clean their hands and don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering the controlled environment where sterile compounding occurs.

This step is essential in minimizing the risk of contamination and ensuring patient safety. Proper hand hygiene and garbing help to reduce the potential for microbial contamination on personnel, which could compromise the sterility of compounded preparations.

While an anteroom may also serve additional purposes, such as equipment cleaning or preparation of materials, its primary and most critical function is to ensure that all individuals involved in sterile compounding follow the necessary protocols for hygiene and protective measures before entering the more controlled areas where the actual compounding takes place.