Processing Samples - Safety Aspects for the Lab
Explore safety aspects for laboratory processing of COVID-19 samples in this expert-led seminar presented by Dr Catherine Moore, Consultant Clinical Scientist at Public Health Wales. Gain insights into laboratory safety protocols, risk assessments, inactivation strategies, and challenges of working in containment. Learn about handling various sample types, including postmortem and fecal samples, as well as proper cleaning and waste management procedures. Discover important considerations for point-of-care testing, virus viability after death, and interpreting low-level results. This comprehensive presentation, part of The Royal College of Pathologists' COVID-19 pandemic series, addresses crucial safety concerns for pathology professionals working with SARS-CoV-2 samples.