Sterilization indicator

A sterilization indicator, comprising:

• a carrier, the carrier having a first surface and a second surface;
• a support, the support having a first section and a second section, the carrier overlying the first section of the support, the second surface of the carrier being adhered to the first section of the support;
• and
• a biological indicator supported by the first surface of the carrier, the biological indicator comprising bacterial spores, the second section of the support being of sufficient dimension to function as a handle to permit handling the sterilization indicator without contacting the biological indicator;
• the sterilization indicator being formed by applying the biological indicator to the carrier and then adhering the carrier to the support, the carrier being adhered to the support using sonic welding, wherein the sonic welding, when applied to the carrier with the biological indicator applied, exhibits no significant difference in the biological indicator following the sonic welding as compared to prior to the sonic welding, and wherein the biological indicator comprises Geobacillus stearothermophilus.