Sampling Liquid From a Porous Surface Using a Dry Gauze Swipe
| Personnel |
Task |
| Helper |
- 1a. Opens the handle end of the forceps package
- 1b. Extends open package containing forceps to collector
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| Collector |
- 2a. Grasps forceps handles and removes from packaging
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| Helper |
- 3a. Opens the package containing the gauze swipe
- 3b. Extends open package containing gauze swipe to collector
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| Collector |
- 4a. Grasps the gauze pad with forceps
- 4b. Presses swipe to wet porous surface
- 4c. Repeat several times if necessary to collect enough sample to dampen swipe
- 4d. Places swipe containing sample into vial
- 4e. Moves to sample decon area with vial containing swipe
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| Helper |
- 5a. Sprays vial with disinfectant
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| Collector |
- 6a. Checks to ensure vial is completely wetted
- 6b. Dries vial containing swipe with clean paper towel
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| Helper |
- 7a. Opens clear zip bag to be used as secondary containment
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| Collector |
- 8a. Places vial containing sample into clear zip bag
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| Helper |
- 9a. Closes clear zip bag
- 9b. Fills out sample information label
- 9c. Places completed label on clear zip bag
- 9d. Places security seal on clear zip bag
- 9e. Transports sample through final decon
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