Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 180.000 - The Operation, Approval And Licensing Of Clinical Laboratories
Section 180.270 - Standard - Sterilization

Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.180

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Syringes, needles, lancets, or other blood-letting devices capable of transmitting infection from one person to another shall not be reused unless they are properly sterilized prior to each use and wrapped in a manner which will insure that they remain sterile until used.

(A) Appropriate sterilization and disinfection techniques shall be utilized, as required, for tests performed on potentially contaminated material and for the protection of laboratory personnel.

(B) Disposable syringes, needles, pipettes, petri dishes, and other disposable items shall be appropriately discarded immediately after use.

(C) Records shall be kept which indicate that each sterilizing cycle contains a device which indicates proper sterilization was carried out.

(D) Proper operation of the autoclave shall be checked monthly with viable spores or appropriate indicators.

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