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It should be noted that blood samples from patients who are likely to be Hepatitis B antigen or HIV positive, who have infectious hepatitis or who are jaundiced without obvious cause are potentially dangerous to all who handle them. Blood from febrile, undiagnosed patients, especially from abroad, may also be dangerous. Great care should be observed when submitting these samples for laboratory investigations, with strict adherence to the recognised methods of handling, particularly:
- Forms and sample bottles must be clearly marked with a warning sticker
- The samples must be sealed within two plastic bags.
- The accompanying form must not come into contact with the sample.
Introduction