Safety and disposal considerations in specimen collection

In all settings in which specimens are collected and prepared for testing, laboratory and health care personnel should follow current recommended sterile techniques, incluidng precautions regarding the use of needles and other sterile equipment as well as guidelines for the responsible disposal of all biological material and contaminated specimen collection supplies. For all those who are involved in specimen collection and preparation, the responsibility to adhere to current recommendations designed to maintain the safety of both patients and health care workers does not end when the patient is dismissed. Guidelines for the proper use and disposal of needles, and other sterile equipment and supplies are available from the Center for Disease Control (800-458-5231, press 2).

 

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