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At the completion of the test cycle, Bowie Dick test pack showed a uniform color. What does it mean?

  1. The test was positive

  2. The test was inconclusive

  3. The test was negative

  4. The test needs to be repeated

The correct answer is: The test was negative

When a Bowie Dick test pack shows a uniform color at the completion of the test cycle, it indicates that the test was negative. This means that the test was successful and the conditions within the sterilizer were adequate to remove air and properly penetrate the steam, ensuring effective sterilization. Therefore, choice C is correct. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the interpretation of a Bowie Dick test showing a uniform color at the end of the cycle.