Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 15

Describe the acceptable methods for handling and disposing of biologic waste and sharp objects in the urinalysis laboratory.

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Bio-hazardous waste:

Waste containing infectious materials is called bio-hazardous waste. For example, blood, sharp needles, glass pipettes, and other things that will cause injury when handling it.

Handling and disposal of biologic waste:

• The biological waste should be disposed in proper containers with bio-hazard symbols labeled on it.

• The waste that is disposed includes the specimens and materials having contact with the bio-hazardous materials.