How to Handle Spilled Specimen Samples During Transportation?

12:28, 11/07/2024

The Ministry of Health recently issued Circular 40/2018/TT-BYT regulating the management of infectious disease specimens.

According to Circular 40, when there is a spillage of specimen samples during transportation, the handling procedures are as follows:

- Follow the spill response procedure prescribed in Appendix VI issued together with Circular 40.- The transporter of the specimen sample should contact the receiving unit, the sending unit, or the nearest healthcare facility for guidance on handling measures.- In the case of direct exposure to infectious materials, the exposed area must be washed with soap and water or with a disinfectant; the exposed person should be immediately taken to the nearest healthcare facility for consultation and treatment.- After performing the aforementioned handling measures, the executor must report the incident to the sample-sending unit. For Category A infectious substances, the incident must also be immediately reported to the Department of Health in the area where the incident occurred.

Refer to related regulations in Circular 40/2018/TT-BYT that took effect from January 25, 2019.

- Thanh Lam -

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