Signs, Labels & Color Coding
Some common exceptions to the labeling requirements are:
- Containers of blood, blood components, and blood products bearing an FDA required label that have been released for transfusion or other clinical uses.
- Individual containers of blood or OPIM that are placed in secondary labeled containers during storage, transport, shipment, or disposal.
- Specimen containers, if the facility uses Universal Precautions when handling all specimens, the containers are recognizable as containing specimens, and the containers remain within the facility.
- Regulated waste that has been decontaminated.
HIV and HBV Research Laboratory and Production Facilities must have biohazard signs posted at the entrance. The signs must also include:
- Name of the infectious agent
- Special requirements for entering the area
- Name, telephone number of the laboratory director or other responsible person.