Performs: Examine media for Risk of aerosol production Moderate Required: Low growth. (See Table 1 for aerosol Fungal culture ID and Follow written procedures. Work up cultures as per generating activities) Wear PPE: lab coat, gloves and additional eye Susceptibility High (Systemic laboratory procedure Risk of contamination by protection when there is a risk of a splash or spray. Testing molds) based on specimen touching growth Post a sign on the door warning others when working source. Risk of spill or splash with possible systemic molds. Perform AST as per when handling liquid Do not touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth without laboratory procedure media washing your hands first. based on specimen Inoculated plates for fungal culture must be shut source. or bagged. Perform work-up of mold isolates in a Class II or Class List your test specific process III BSC. steps here. When working with any possible systemic molds, use BSL-3 practices (controlled access to the area when working, decontamination of all waste, must wear a solid front gown with cuffed sleeves, gloves and N-95 respirator/PAPR). Comments: Culture Work-up: (continued) Procedure Process Step Potential Hazards Initial Risk Control (Mitigation) Residual Risk Level
Performs: Fungal culture ID and Susceptibility Testing Examine media for growth. Work up cultures as per laboratory procedure based on specimen source. Perform AST as per laboratory procedure based on specimen source. List your test specific process steps here. Risk of aerosol production (See Table 1 for aerosol generating activities) Risk of contamination by touching growth Risk of spill or splash when handling liquid media Moderate High (Systemic molds) Required: Follow written procedures. Wear PPE: lab coat, gloves and additional eye protection when there is a risk of a splash or spray. Post a sign on the door warning others when working with possible systemic molds. Do not touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth without washing your hands first. Inoculated plates for fungal culture must be shut or bagged. Perform work-up of mold isolates in a Class II or Class III BSC. When working with any possible systemic molds, use BSL-3 practices (controlled access to the area when working, decontamination of all waste, must wear a solid front gown with cuffed sleeves, gloves and N-95 respirator/PAPR). Low Comments: Culture Work-up: (continued) Procedure Process Step Potential Hazards Initial Risk Control (Mitigation) Residual Risk Level
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