What is the final step in the garbing order after donning gloves?

The final step in the garbing order after donning gloves is to sanitize the gloves with 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA). This step is crucial because it helps to eliminate any potential contaminants that may have accumulated on the gloves during the process of putting them on.

By using 70% IPA, a high standard for disinfecting surfaces and materials in sterile compounding, technicians ensure that their gloves are not only clean from initial contamination but also safe to handle sterile products. This practice minimizes the risk of microbial contamination when preparing compounded sterile products, thereby maintaining the integrity and safety of the final pharmaceutical preparation.

Using 70% IPA on gloves serves an important role in aseptic technique, reinforcing a sterile environment which is fundamental in any compounded sterile preparation.