Korean J Aerosp Environ Med.
1998 Mar;8(1):28-36.
Guidelines for the Collection and Shipment of Specimens Requiring DNA Analysis
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- 1Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory, USA.
Abstract
- SAFETY 1. All specimens should be treated as infectious materials. Follow the Exposure Control Plan far Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. 2. Individuals deployed to the trash site may encounter hazardous chemicals. Awareness of the Chemical Hygiene Plan is necessary Follow all OSHA, state and local safety regulations. 3. Appropriate containers must be assailable far discarding scalpel blades, needles or other sharp objects used to process specimens (Sharps containers). 4. If dry ice is used for shipping, do not use containers which seal to the extent that gas is not permitted to escape: gas pressure within a sealed container presents a hazard and could cause the container to explode.
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