Entry & Exit in Microbiology Laboratory

Entry & Exit in Microbiology Laboratory

Objective

• To lay down a procedure for entry & exit in Microbiology Laboratory.

Scope

• This SOP is applicable for entry & exit in the microbiology laboratory

Responsibility

• A microbiologist is responsible to follow this SOP.

Accountability

• Department Head & QA Head shall be accountable for the implementation of this SOP.

Abbreviations and Definitions

• SOP:   Standard Operating Procedure
•   QC:   Quality Control

Procedure

Entry Procedure

• Enter into the airlock – I by pushing the door and then remove apron, caps, slippers, etc. and keep it in lockers.
• Disinfect the hands with disinfectant solution 70% Iso Propyl Alcohol.
• Wear a pair of sterile gloves.
• Take the sterile gown pack from the garment cubicle.
• Take the sterile headgear from the pack and wear the headgear first. Ensure that hairs are completely covered.
• Take the sterile gown from the pack and wear it. Ensure that the neck of the head cover is folded inside the gown.
• Wear the booties & wipe the hands with disinfectant solution.
• Enter into the airlock – III and then in the sterility testing area by opening the door with the help of the elbow.

Exit Procedure

• Enter into the airlock – III by pulling the door.
• Then enter into the airlock – II and take out the gown, headgear, gloves, and booties put them on the used garments labeled bin.
• Take the aprons from the cabinet and wear them. Wear the slippers and wipe the hands with disinfectant and enter the laboratory.

Forms and Records (Annexures)

• Not Applicable   

Distribution

• Master copy   –        Quality Assurance
• Controlled copies    –        Quality Control

History

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