Disinfectant Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Disinfectant and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| False Positive Protein Results A urine specimen that has remained at room temperature for an extended period of time may produce a false-positive protein result on a reagent strip. A false positive may also occur in the presence of bacterial contamination, alkaline medication, or quaternary ammonium compounds such as disinfectants or drugs, and with skin cleansers containing chlorhexidine. | View Page |
| What percentage solution of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) is recommended as a routine laboratory disinfectant: | View Page |
| Small Surface Spills Small blood spills on work surfaces may be cleaned by first laying paper towels on the spill to blot and avoid splattering, and then applying disinfectant.Larger spills will require other methods.Use an approved cleaning method.Use appropriate personal protective equipment.Be aware of the potential for splatter and contamination. | View Page |
| Housekeeping Work surfaces should be cleaned with an appropriate disinfectant after gross contamination, after completion of a series of tasks, and if needed at the end of a shift.Ten percent household bleach prepared fresh every 24 hours is considered to be an appropriate disinfectant. | View Page |
| Phlebotomy trays A Phlebotomy tray is used to carry blood drawing equipment to the bedside.Trays should be sanitized daily, & kept well-stocked and organized.
Phlebotomy trays may be sanitized using 10% bleach solution, or other appropriate disinfectant.
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