- Always wear gloves and safety goggles when working with all materials. Exercise caution when working with cryopreserved cells; rapid temperature changes may cause splattering of liquid nitrogen.
- Wash hands thoroughly before and after performing all procedures.
- Do not smoke, eat or drink in areas where reagents or cells are handled.
- Never pipette by mouth.
- Products of human and animal origin are potential biohazards. Although most provided cells are tested and confirmed negative for HIV-1, Hepatitis B and C, proper precautions must be taken to avoid inadvertent exposure.