Glove Changing Recommendations; Table 1.16 Glove Changing Recommendations - Procleix TIGRIS Operator's Manual

Glove Changing Recommendations

Establishing good laboratory techniques is key to minimizing contamination associated with
amplification assays. One of the most effective methods to minimize contamination risk is
through frequent glove changing. See Table 1.16 for glove-changing recommendations for
operators of the PROCLEIX
Change Gloves
Change gloves before...
Change gloves after...
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PROCLEIX TIGRIS System Operator's Manual
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TIGRIS System.
Condition
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Preparing reagents or fluids.
♦
Handling samples.
♦ Loading reagents or fluids.
♦
Loading pipette tips or MTUs.
♦
Unloading reagents or fluids.
♦
Unloading sample racks.
♦
Performing any maintenance procedures on the PROCLEIX
TIGRIS System.
♦
Touching other lab equipment, including refrigerators and
freezers.
♦ Cleaning work surfaces or handling bleach.
♦
Cleaning sample racks.
♦
Handling samples.
♦
Any spill or leakage occurs on the glove.
♦
Preparing Deactivation Fluid.
♦ Performing any maintenance procedures on the PROCLEIX
TIGRIS System.
♦ Handling waste on the PROCLEIX TIGRIS System.

Table 1.16 Glove Changing Recommendations

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