- All biological material must be considered as infectious.
- All samples must be labeled with content, date of storage and name of person in charge of the material.
- Material that may represent a risk of infection must be risk assessed and especially labeled. See list of classified biological factors (infection risk groups).
https://www.arbeidstilsynet.no/regelverk/forskrifter/forskrift-om-tiltaks–og-grenseverdier/8/2/
- Samples must also be stored in boxes labeled with the owner’s name and the material it contains.
- Keep the boxes in a safe place and in such a way that there is minimal risk of breakage.
- All biological material must be recorded, e.g. in Excel, and stored on a server accessible to your group.
- Samples in racks are ONLY for short term storage.
- Patient samples must not be labeled with personal information.
- When a researcher leaves, he or she must discard sample material that is not to be used anymore and remains be transferred to supervisor/research group leader.