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To prevent accidental contamination in a clinical laboratory, strictly adhere to the
following procedures:
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Wear gloves while servicing parts of the instrument that have contact with body fluids
such as serum, plasma, urine, or whole blood.
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Wash your hands before going from a contaminated area to a noncontaminated area,
or when you remove or change gloves.
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Perform procedures carefully to minimize aerosol formation.
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Wear facial protection when splatter or aerosol formation are possible.
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Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, lab coats or aprons
when working with possible biohazard contaminants.
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Keep your hands away from your face.
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Cover all superficial cuts and wounds before starting any work.
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Dispose of contaminated materials according to your laboratory's biohazard control
procedures.
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Keep your work area disinfected.
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Disinfect tools and other items that have been near any part of the instrument sample
path or waste area with 10% v/v bleach.
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Do not eat, drink, smoke, or apply cosmetics or contact lenses while in the laboratory.
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Do not mouth pipet any liquid, including water.
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Do not place tools or any other items in your mouth.
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Do not use the biohazard sink for personal cleaning such as rinsing coffee cups or
washing hands.
To prevent needlestick injuries, needles should not be recapped, purposely bent, cut,
broken, removed from disposable syringes, or otherwise manipulated by hand.
References
1. Centers for Disease Control. 1988. Update: Universal precautions for prevention of
transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and other blood
borne pathogens in healthcare settings. MMWR, 37:377–382, 387, 388.
2. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (formerly NCCLS). Protection of
Laboratory Workers from Occupationally Acquired Infections; Approved Guideline -
Third Edition. CLSI Document M29-A3.[ISBN 1-56238-567-4]. Clinical and
Laboratory Standards Institute, 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1400, Wayne,
Pennsylvania 19087-1898 USA, 2005).
3. Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Bloodborne Pathogens
Standard. 29 CFR 1910. 1030.
02087462 Rev. V
Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Guide: Safety Instructions
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