Introduction
•Never make significant changes to a medication program or ignore signs and symptoms without consulting a physician.
•Failure to follow the instructions for use may result in inaccurate results.
Infection Control
Use universal blood precautions.* All patient samples and materials with which they come in contact are considered biohazards and should be handled as if capable of transmitting infection. Follow proper precautions in accordance with your institution’s policies when disposing of all materials.
*Centers for Disease Control Report. Guideline for Infection Control in Health Care Personnel. Am J Infect Control.
