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AIDS—Safety Practices for Clinical and Research Laboratories

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2015

John V. Federico  and
Robyn R.M. Gershon
John V. Federico*
Affiliation:
Division of Occupational & Environmental Health Services, Yale University Health Services, New Haven, Connecticut
Robyn R.M. Gershon
Affiliation:
Division of Occupational & Environmental Health Services, Yale University Health Services, New Haven, Connecticut
*
Yale University Health Services, 17 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven, CT 06520
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Abstract

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, is currently a significant public health problem receiving widespread interest as both cause and treatment are sought. Indications are that a transmissible agent is involved. Both clinical and research laboratories are receiving greater numbers of specimens from AIDS patients as both prevalence of the condition increases and research efforts intensify. Until such time as the causative agent is identified, prudent practice warrants that a high level of precaution be observed. The Division of Occupational and Environmental Health Services of the Yale University Health Services presents a set of safety procedures and guidelines for use by personnel of both clinical and research laboratory facilities. These exceed previously suggested containment recommendations.

Type
Original Articles
Information
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , Volume 5 , Issue 4 , April 1984 , pp. 185 - 187
Copyright
Copyright © The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America 1984

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