1) Gloves must be worn when handling biological specimens

2) Areas or equipment used by personnel who are not gloved should not be touched with contaminated gloves. 

3) Washing of hands

4) DO NOT remove specimen tube stoppers until necessary

5) Mouth pipetting is strictly prohibited.

6) Replace clay slabs for microhematocrit tube sealing frequently.

7) Decontaminate sedimentation tube racks regularly and do so immediately if a leak occurs.

8) Unfixed or unstained slides should be considered infectious

9) DO NOT HANDLE NEEDLES: 

10) Obtain immediate treatment for accidental and inappropriate contact with biohazards. 

11) Properly dispose of contaminated laboratory supplies.

12) Disinfect and clean biohazardous spills immediately.

13) Protective clothing should always be worn inside the laboratory but never outside the laboratory (PPE).