title: Evaluation of integrity of gloves used in a flow cytometry laboratory.
abstract: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of normal use on latex glove integrity in a flow cytometry laboratory. The gloves were tested using the 1,000 microL water-tight test and met industrial standards (less than 4% leakage) before, but not after use. More durable gloves, or more frequent changes of gloves, may be needed to ensure adequate barrier protection for laboratory workers during routine procedures.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Cappuccio
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Lees
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Breysse
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Margolick
mesh_terms: D004868:Equipment Failure; D017575:Gloves, Protective / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007840:Latex; D008422:Materials Testing; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel
chemical_list: D007840:Latex