66 | Preventive Maintenance
BioTek Instruments, Inc.
Decontamination
Purpose
Any laboratory instrument that has been used for research or clinical analysis is
considered a biohazard and requires decontamination prior to handling.
Decontamination minimizes the risk to all who come into contact with the instrument
during shipping, handling, and servicing. Decontamination is required by the U.S.
Department of Transportation regulations.
Persons performing the decontamination process must be familiar with the basic setup
and operation of the instrument.
Important! BioTek Instruments, Inc. recommends the
use of the following decontamination solutions and
methods based on our knowledge of the instrument and
recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC). Neither BioTek nor the CDC assumes
any liability for the adequacy of these solutions and
methods. Each laboratory must ensure that
decontamination procedures are adequate for the
Biohazard(s) they handle.
Wear prophylactic gloves when handling contaminated
instruments. Gloved hands should be considered
contaminated at all times; keep gloved hands away from
eyes, mouth, nose, and ears. Eating and drinking while
decontaminating instruments is not advised.
Mucous membranes are considered prime entry routes for
infectious agents. Wear eye protection and a surgical mask
when there is a possibility of aerosol contamination. Intact
skin is generally considered an effective barrier against
infectious organisms; however, small abrasions and cuts
may not always be visible. Wear protective gloves when
performing the decontamination procedure.
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