Any procedure with the potential to generate fine particulate aerosols (e.g., vortexing or sonication of specimens in open tube) should be performed in a biological safety cabinet (BSC). Close and seal all tubes before spinning in a centrifuge. The use of sealed centrifuge rotors or sample cups, if available, should be employed for centrifugation. Ideally, these rotors or cups should be unloaded in a BSC.
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