xvi BD FACSAria User’s Guide
Biological Safety
• Handle all biological specimens and materials as if capable of transmitting
infection. Dispose of waste using proper precautions and in accordance
with local regulations. Never pipette by mouth. Wear suitable protective
clothing, eyewear, and gloves.
• Expose waste container contents to bleach (10% of total volume) before
disposal. Dispose of waste in accordance with local regulations. Use proper
precaution and wear suitable protective clothing, eyewear, and gloves.
• Prevent waste overflow by emptying the waste container daily and
whenever the waste indicator shows the waste is getting full.
• The waste tank can become pressurized when the cytometer is running.
Always disconnect the tank from the wet cart before you empty it. Wait at
least 1 minute for pressure to dissipate before you remove the waste cap or
sensor.
• Replace the waste tank cap every month. Failure to do so could cause the
waste tank to malfunction. For tracking, write the date on the waste cap
label each time you change the cap.
• Do not wet the waste tank cap. If wet, the filter
in the cap will cause the tank to malfunction.
To keep the cap dry, place it on the bench label-
side up when it is not on the tank. If you see
liquid in the waste cap trap, remove the drain
plug and fully drain the liquid before you
replace the plug.
All biological specimens and materials coming into contact with them can
transmit potentially fatal disease. To prevent exposure to biohazardous
agents, follow these guidelines.
drain plug
trap
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