Title: Practice aseptic techniques.
Course: Medical Laboratory Technology I (14102-I) > Section: Performing Basic Laboratory Skills

Practicing aseptic techniques should include demonstration of

- aseptic hand-washing
- cleaning, sterilizing, and disinfecting the workstation
- protecting reagents and equipment from contamination
- disposing of waste materials
- making use of good laboratory practice (GLP) in all laboratory work.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is meant by good laboratory practice?
- Why is the practice of aseptic techniques important in the medical laboratory?
- What precautions must be taken while handling infectious microbiological specimens?
- What are the aseptic techniques used in collection of specimens?