Molecular Diagnostics & Proteomics

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GENERAL REFERENCES

• Centers for Disease Control. Recommendations for Prevention of HIV Transmission in Health-Care Settings. MMWR 1987, 36 (suppl. no. 2S), pp. 3S - 17S.
• Centers for Disease Control. Update: Universal Precautions for Prevention of Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens in Health-Care Settings. MMWR 1988, 37 No. 24, pg. 380.
• National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards. Protection of Laboratory Workers from Infectious Disease Transmitted by Blood and Tissue. Tentative Guidelines NCCLS Document M29-T. NCCLS; 1991, Villanova, PA.
• OSHA Final Standard for Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. 56 Fed. Reg. 64 175, Dec. 6, 1991; 29 CFR Part 1910.1030.
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