Appendix A: Safety Information; Protecting Yourself From Biohazards; Recognizing Sources Of Contamination; Preventing Contamination - Siemens CLINITEK Status+ Operator's Manual

Appendix A:
Read the following safety information for your protection in the
laboratory.

Protecting Yourself from Biohazards

The established guidelines for handling laboratory biohazards are
based on the guidelines developed by the Centers for Disease Control,
the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, and the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration.
Use these safety guidelines for general information only. It is not
intended to replace or supplement your laboratory or hospital
biohazard control procedures.
By definition, a biohazardous condition is a situation involving
infectious agents biological in nature, such as the hepatitis B virus, the
human immunodeficiency virus, and the tuberculosis bacterium. These
infectious agents may be present in human blood, blood products, and
other body fluids.

Recognizing Sources of Contamination

When you handle potentially infectious agents, keep in mind the
following major sources of contamination:
• Hand-to-mouth contact
• Hand-to-eye contact
• Direct contact with superficial cuts, open wounds, and other skin
conditions that might permit absorption into subcutaneous skin
layers
• Splashes or aerosol contact with skin and eyes

Preventing Contamination

To prevent accidental contamination in a clinical laboratory, strictly
adhere to the following procedures:
• Wear gloves while servicing parts of the analyzer that have contact
with body fluids such as serum, plasma, urine, or whole blood.
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