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Safety Precautions and Operating Procedures in an (A)BSL-4 Laboratory: 2. General Practices
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Immunologie et infection
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Journal JoVE Immunologie et infection
Safety Precautions and Operating Procedures in an (A)BSL-4 Laboratory: 2. General Practices

Safety Precautions and Operating Procedures in an (A)BSL-4 Laboratory: 2. General Practices

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October 03, 2016

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08:53 min
October 03, 2016

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Performing viral assays in a BSL-4 laboratory is more involved compared to work in a BSL-2 laboratory due to required additional safety precautions. Here, we present an overview of practices and procedures used inside a BSL-4 laboratory illustrating proper Class II biosafety cabinet usage, waste management/disposal, and sample removal.

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