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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 423-425 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Infection control and hospital epidemiology |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Epidemiology
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases