Medical Devices

Safety Tips for Laboratorians

These safety tips can help laboratorians accomplish laboratory tests properly.

Title	Date
Sodium Azide Solutions: Potential for Explosions from Improper Handling and Disposal	10/9/09
Detection of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus by Laboratory Testing	4/30/09
Troponin: What Laboratorians Should Know to Manage Elevated Results	8/26/05
Important Issues for Allergen-Specific IgE Testing	3/15/06
Blood Glucose Meters: Getting the Most Out of Your Meter	2/29/08
C-Reactive Protein (CRP): The Differences Amongst Various Assays	3/15/06
Cautions in Using Rapid Tests for Detecting Influenza A Viruses	7/30/07
Blood Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Assays: What Laboratorians Should Know about False-Positive Results	11/10/05
Home Pregnancy Tests – How to Use a Popular Test Wisely	4/2/04
Practice Caution in Using Bio-Rad Platelia™ Aspergillus EIA	5/16/03
Use of Backup Testing for Negative Rapid Group A Strep Tests	11/5/03
Follow Good Laboratory Practices with Waived Laboratory Tests	4/2/04
Performance and Cautions in Using Rapid Influenza Virus Diagnostic Tests	9/21/06
Built-in Controls for Single Use Disposable Tests
Common Problems with the Use of Glucose Meters	5/1/03
Make Sure Glucose Meters Used in Testing Neonates are FDA Cleared for Testing in Neonates	6/19/03
Useful Tips to Increase Accuracy and Reduce Errors in Test Results from Glucose Meters	7/14/03
Reporting Problems with Laboratory Tests and Equipment	8/1/08