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1. Cytometers analyzing or sorting infectious materials or unfixed biological specimens must be placed within a BSC or other suitable containment device.
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3. If the sample contains any genetically engineered amphotropic virus, it must be treated as infectious and BSL-2 practices must be implemented.
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Maintenance

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3. Waste effluent shall be captured in a container with concentrated bleach such that the final bleach concentration is 10%
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5. Dispose of waste according to hazardous waste disposal guidelines.