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Appendix A:
For all safety information related to the automation system, refer to the
ADVIA Automation Solutions Operator's Guide.
For information about specific labeling for this system, see Appendix D,
Symbols.
This information summarizes the established guidelines for handling
laboratory biohazards. This summary is based on the guidelines developed
by the Centers for Disease Control, the Clinical and Laboratory Standards
Institute Document M29-A3, Protection of Laboratory Workers from
Occupationally Acquired Infections, and the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
Protecting Yourself from Biohazards
Use this summary 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 and blood products and in other
body fluids.
The following are the major sources of contamination when handling
potentially infectious agents:
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Needlesticks
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Hand-to-mouth contact
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Hand-to-eye contact
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Direct contact with superficial cuts, open wounds, and other skin
conditions that may permit absorption into subcutaneous skin layers
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Splashes or aerosol contact with skin and eyes
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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