January 2013 - MLab Blog

Safety Considerations for Blood Specimen Transport within Your Facility

Safety Considerations for Blood Specimen Transport within Your Facility Vertical or Horizontal Plastic blood collection tubes and plastic micro collection containers should be maintained in a vertical position to promote complete clot formation, if required, and reduce the possibility of hemolysis. Plastic capillary tubes should be used for blood collection and may be carried horizontally …

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MarketLab Launches New Guide for Infection Control as Flu Grips U.S.

Flu Season, Infection Control, Marketlab News

Responds to Growing Concerns of Widespread Illness and Disease Caledonia, Mich. – January 24, 2013 – Seasonal influenza activity remains at “elevated” levels for much of the U.S., as stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a report on January 18, 2013. Though the CDC and other agencies have outlined strategies to …

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A Clean Lab is a Healthier Lab

5S Lean for Healthcare

Consider the following to ensure you and your coworkers are working in a safe environment. Chemicals Keep bulk chemicals stored in cabinets or designated storage rooms. Only obtain an amount to keep your test or research going. This will free up lab bench space and, if you do have a spill, will minimize the amount …

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MarketLab Introduces Exclusive 5S Lean for Healthcare Partnership

Marketlab News

Supports Healthcare Facilities in Their Implementation of The Joint Commission’s Recommendation Caledonia, Mich. – January 8, 2013 – MarketLab, Inc., a national distributor of unique and hard-to-find products for the clinical and healthcare markets, announced today that it has launched the 5S Lean for Healthcare Partnership. With The Joint Commission recommending process improvement strategies, such …

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