Introduction

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. 1998;26:289–354.

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