Are Reagents Still Acceptable?

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How will you proceed? • Shut down experiments that involve hazardous materials. • Check fume hoods and biosafety cabinets and take the following precautions, if applicable: o Stop any operations that may be emitting hazardous vapors, fumes, or infectious agents. o Close fume hood and biosafety cabinet sashes. • Check equipment on emergency power to ensure it's running properly. o Note: It may take 20 to 30 seconds for emergency power to activate after a power failure. • Reduce electrical use and risk of power surges by: o Disconnecting from emergency outlets equipment that runs unattended, and o Turning off unnecessary lights and equipment. • Transfer vulnerable items from cold rooms and refrigerators that have lost power to equipment served by emergency power. Is there a way to determine whether or not the reagents are still acceptable? Why or why not? …show more content…

Without refrigeration, most reagents will deteriorate within hours. No reagents that require refrigeration will last more than 2-3 days without it. Run control solutions to determine whether or not your reagent is still potent. See product labeling/manufacturer’s instructions for specific storage temperature information. When using glucose meters, always run controls to make sure the meter is functioning properly. Make sure control strips and solutions are appropriate for your meter. Both moisture and heat may compromise the performance of test strips. Users should check manufacturer’s instructions to determine if their testing materials will be safe for use” (2018, January

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