A Laboratory Technician Is Working with Tissue Infected with Mycobacterium

question 13

Multiple Choice

A laboratory technician is working with tissue infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis that has been preserved in formalin for a couple years.After dissecting the tissue,how should the worker sterilize the work area?

• A) Wipe down the work area with a 37% formalin solution.
• B) Wipe down the work area with a 10% bleach solution.
• C) Wipe down the work area with a 50% alcohol solution.
• D) Use formaldehyde gas to clean the area.

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