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Biosafety principles and practices for the veterinary diagnostic laboratory

Joseph Kozlovac1, Beverly Schmitt

  • 1USDA, ARS, Office of National Programs, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Room 4-2174, Beltsville, MD, 20705-5418, USA, Joseph.Kozlovac@ars.usda.gov.

Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.)
|November 17, 2014
PubMed
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Veterinary diagnostic labs need strong biosafety and biocontainment to protect workers and the environment. This guidance covers essential program elements, facilities, and procedures, especially for molecular techniques.

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