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Specimens and reagents containing materials from humans should be treated as potentially infectious. Use safe laboratory
procedures as outlined in publications such as Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
(http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/bmbl5/index.htm).
The operator has to take all necessary actions to avoid spreading hazardous biological agents in the vicinity of the system.
The facility should comply with the national code of practice for biosafety.
Samples being loaded into the flow cell should be used, stored and disposed of according to the required safety regulations
and laws. Consult the responsible body for safety in your lab for local regulations.
Samples containing infectious agents should be handled with the greatest of care and in accordance with the required safety
regulations and laws.
It is good laboratory practice to always wear safety glasses, gloves (2 pairs if working with infectious agents) and a lab coat.
There may be other locally advised items which add to this recommendation.
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