[Histonet] Formalin in plastic bags

[Patricia Karlisch]

Richard,
   There are standards for sending specimens that are in a hazardous solution, like Formalin.  Plastic bags are secondary containers and should not be used to transport fluid. The specimens should be in a secure  plastic container that seals tightly and will not puncture causing injury to others.   
   Pat Karlisch
 
Pat Karlisch
Supervisor, Histology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Mail Code H179
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone (717) 531-6072
Fax: (717) 531- 7741
email: pkarlisch <@t> psu.edu 
 
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