How to prepare these for disposal?
In order for these to be received by the hazardous chemical waste team the tissues/specimen must be separated from the liquid fixative.
- Under a fume hood use a strainer to separate solids from the liquids.
- The solid tissues/specimens can be placed in a red biohazardous bag to be disposed of as pathology waste
Self Drop-Off Areas for Medical Waste - The chemical liquid can be collected and disposed of a standard hazardous chemical waste
How to prepare you hazardous waste
