A Small Blood Spill from a Specimen You Are Handling

question 18

Multiple Choice

A small blood spill from a specimen you are handling occurs on a laboratory countertop. What is the usual procedure you should use to handle the spill?

• A) Use a handful of paper towels and wipe up the spill, being careful not to get any on your skin.
• B) Ask your supervisor to find someone to clean up the spill.
• C) Wearing gloves and using 10% bleach as a disinfectant, clean up visible blood first, then disinfect the entire area of potential contamination.
• D) Leave the spill alone so it can dry, which will make it easier to clean up when you get time.

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