Exposure minimization biohazards

Many modern analyzers u.se a closed-tube technology to minimize exposure to biohazards and to reduce manual manipulations. Samples and reagents arc dispensed automatically, the measurements made by photometry or ion-selective electrodes, and the results computed. Most have bar-coding capabilities to reduce errors from incorrect patient identification, A typical chemistry-immunochemisiry automated analyzer is shown in Figure 3.3-18. 

Biological samples including blood and urine may present health risks to the personnel collecting and analyzing the samples. When diverse blood samples are transported, received, or analyzed, every effort should be made to reduce the biohazards for laboratory staff (Truchaud et al. 1994 WHO 2003). Suitable containers or bags should be used to transport samples from the animal care buildings to the laboratory. Allergies to laboratory animals and their samples remain a risk for laboratory workers, and efforts should be made to minimize exposure to animal dander, etc. (Venables et al. 1988 Hunskaar and Fosse 1990 Cullinan et al. 1994 Wood and Smith 1999). 

A set of equipment and procedures used to prevent or minimize the exposure of humans and their environment to biohazardous agents or materials. 

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