Disinfect Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Disinfect and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| Cleaning the site continued Allow the alcohol to dry prior to performing the venipunctureDrying gives the alcohol time to disinfect the site.It also tends to prevent a burning sensation from occurring during venipuncture. | View Page |
| Blood Collect the blood specimen next, if required.Be sure to use the iodine swab provided in the collection kit to disinfect the venipuncture site.Do not use an alcohol swab, as this might lead to suspicion of a falsely elevated blood alcohol result. | View Page |