Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Biosafety principles and practices for the veterinary diagnostic laboratory.
- Journal:
- Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Kozlovac, Joseph & Schmitt, Beverly
- Affiliation:
- USDA · United States
Plain-English summary
This research discusses the importance of safety practices in veterinary diagnostic laboratories, which are places where tests are done to diagnose animal health issues. It highlights the need for proper safety management, facility design, protective gear, and procedures to keep both the workers and the environment safe. The chapter also offers specific advice for labs that use advanced testing methods, like molecular diagnostics. Overall, it emphasizes that following these safety principles is essential for the effective operation of these laboratories.
Abstract
Good biosafety and biocontainment programs and practices are critical components of the successful operation of any veterinary diagnostic laboratory. In this chapter we provide information and guidance on critical biosafety management program elements, facility requirements, protective equipment, and procedures necessary to ensure that the laboratory worker and the environment are adequately protected in the challenging work environment of the veterinary diagnostic laboratory in general and provide specific guidance for those laboratories employing molecular diagnostic techniques.
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