We are a non-medical University. I am looking for information about
procedures for drawing blood and lab safety.

Does the person drawing the blood have to be a technician/phlebotomist?  Is
there a certification/registration/licensing process?

What about lab safety issues like sharps containers, handling of blood in
tubes, handling blood spills?  I heard that OSHA training is required for
all persons who handle blood -- true?

What about storing the blood (whether for minutes or hours)?

Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated!

Domenica
Domenica G. Pappas, CRA
Associate Director
Office of Sponsored Research and Programs
Illinois Institute of Technology
3300 S. Federal Street
Main Building, Room 301H
Chicago, IL 60616-3793

Phone:  (312) 567-3035
Fax:    (312) 567-6980
Email:  xxxxxx@iit.edu

web:            www.iit.edu

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