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Evaluation of Integrity of Gloves Used in a Flow Cytometry Laboratory

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2015

William R. Cappuccio ,
Peter S.J. Lees ,
Patrick N. Breysse  and
Joseph B. Margolick
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Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of normal use on latex glove integrity in a flow cytometry laboratory. The gloves were tested using the 1,000 μL watertight test and met industrial standards (less than 4% leakage) before, but not after, use. More durable gloves, or more frequent changes of gloves, may be needed to ensure adequate barrier protection for laboratory workers during routine procedures.

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Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , Volume 18 , Issue 6 , June 1997 , pp. 423 - 425
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Copyright © The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America 1997

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