BIOHAZARD

All products or objects that come in contact with human or animal body fluids should be handled, before and after cleaning, as if capable of transmitting infectious diseases. Wear facial protection, gloves, and protective clothing.

The operator should follow the recommendations to prevent the transmission of infectious agents in health-care settings as recommended by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (formerly NCCLS) in Protection of Laboratory Workers from Occupationally Acquired Infections; Approved Guideline - Third Edition. 2005. CLSI Document M29-A3. This document contains complete information on user protection and it can be used as reference material for instructions on laboratory safety.